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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.39, 301.74 and 140.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.39, 301.74 and 140.32 is: 210.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.39 : 301.74 = 140.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.39/301.74 = 140.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.39x = 301.74 × 140.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.39x = 42,340.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,340.16/201.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.24

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