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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.22, 301.34 and 140.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.22, 301.34 and 140.15 is: 209.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.22 : 301.34 = 140.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.22/301.34 = 140.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.22x = 301.34 × 140.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.22x = 42,233.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,233.90/201.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.89

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