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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.56, 217.28 and 140.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.56, 217.28 and 140.52 is: 211.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.56 : 217.28 = 140.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.56/217.28 = 140.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.56x = 217.28 × 140.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.56x = 30,532.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,532.19/144.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.21

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