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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.22, 302.03 and 140.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.22, 302.03 and 140.37 is: 210.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.22 : 302.03 = 140.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.22/302.03 = 140.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.22x = 302.03 × 140.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.22x = 42,394.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,394.64/201.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.69

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