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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.20, 301.43 and 140.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.20, 301.43 and 140.21 is: 210.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.20 : 301.43 = 140.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.20/301.43 = 140.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.20x = 301.43 × 140.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.20x = 42,262.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,262.34/201.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.06

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