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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.40, 221.30 and 140.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.40, 221.30 and 140.92 is: 211.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.40 : 221.30 = 140.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.40/221.30 = 140.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.40x = 221.30 × 140.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.40x = 31,185.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,185.60/147.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.57

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