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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.26, 301.60 and 140.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.26, 301.60 and 140.25 is: 210.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.26 : 301.60 = 140.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.26/301.60 = 140.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.26x = 301.60 × 140.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.26x = 42,299.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,299.40/201.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.17

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