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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.19, 301.45 and 140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.19, 301.45 and 140.20 is: 210.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.19 : 301.45 = 140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.19/301.45 = 140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.19x = 301.45 × 140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.19x = 42,263.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,263.29/201.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.07

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