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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.98, 289.87 and 140.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.98, 289.87 and 140.15 is: 193.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.98 : 289.87 = 140.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.98/289.87 = 140.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.98x = 289.87 × 140.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.98x = 40,624.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,624.58/209.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.47

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