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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.14, 301.56 and 140.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.14, 301.56 and 140.10 is: 210.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.14 : 301.56 = 140.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.14/301.56 = 140.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.14x = 301.56 × 140.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.14x = 42,248.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,248.56/201.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.05

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