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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.78, 221.49 and 140.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.78, 221.49 and 140.10 is: 209.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.78 : 221.49 = 140.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.78/221.49 = 140.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.78x = 221.49 × 140.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.78x = 31,030.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,030.75/147.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.98

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