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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.24, 301.60 and 140.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.24, 301.60 and 140.35 is: 210.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.24 : 301.60 = 140.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.24/301.60 = 140.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.24x = 301.60 × 140.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.24x = 42,329.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,329.56/201.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.34

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