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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.95, 301.29 and 140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.95, 301.29 and 140.20 is: 210.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.95 : 301.29 = 140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.95/301.29 = 140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.95x = 301.29 × 140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.95x = 42,240.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,240.86/200.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.21

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