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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.18, 301.24 and 140.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.18, 301.24 and 140.22 is: 209.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.18 : 301.24 = 140.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.18/301.24 = 140.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.18x = 301.24 × 140.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.18x = 42,239.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,239.87/201.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.96

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