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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.06, 301.24 and 140.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.06, 301.24 and 140.08 is: 209.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.06 : 301.24 = 140.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.06/301.24 = 140.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.06x = 301.24 × 140.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.06x = 42,197.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,197.70/201.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.88

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