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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.25, 302.57 and 140.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.25, 302.57 and 140.63 is: 211.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.25 : 302.57 = 140.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.25/302.57 = 140.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.25x = 302.57 × 140.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.25x = 42,549.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,549.72/201.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.43

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