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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.01, 301.10 and 140.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.01, 301.10 and 140.26 is: 210.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.01 : 301.10 = 140.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.01/301.10 = 140.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.01x = 301.10 × 140.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.01x = 42,232.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,232.29/201.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.10

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