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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.22, 302.10 and 140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.22, 302.10 and 140.20 is: 210.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.22 : 302.10 = 140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.22/302.10 = 140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.22x = 302.10 × 140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.22x = 42,354.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,354.42/201.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.49

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