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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.88, 302.04 and 140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.88, 302.04 and 140.40 is: 211.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.88 : 302.04 = 140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.88/302.04 = 140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.88x = 302.04 × 140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.88x = 42,406.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,406.42/200.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.10

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