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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.19, 301.98 and 140.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.19, 301.98 and 140.44 is: 210.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.19 : 301.98 = 140.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.19/301.98 = 140.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.19x = 301.98 × 140.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.19x = 42,409.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,409.84/201.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.80

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