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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.16, 217.44 and 140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.16, 217.44 and 140.40 is: 208.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.16 : 217.44 = 140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.16/217.44 = 140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.16x = 217.44 × 140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.16x = 30,528.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,528.58/146.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.87

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