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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.29, 302.04 and 140.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.29, 302.04 and 140.30 is: 210.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.29 : 302.04 = 140.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.29/302.04 = 140.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.29x = 302.04 × 140.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.29x = 42,376.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,376.21/201.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.52

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