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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.32, 219.78 and 140.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.32, 219.78 and 140.44 is: 209.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.32 : 219.78 = 140.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.32/219.78 = 140.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.32x = 219.78 × 140.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.32x = 30,865.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,865.90/147.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.52

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