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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.11, 302.09 and 140.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.11, 302.09 and 140.36 is: 210.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.11 : 302.09 = 140.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.11/302.09 = 140.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.11x = 302.09 × 140.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.11x = 42,399.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,399.14/201.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.83

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