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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.04, 288.52 and 140

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.04, 288.52 and 140 is: 193.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.04 : 288.52 = 140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.04/288.52 = 140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.04x = 288.52 × 140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.04x = 40,392.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,392.80/209.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.23

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