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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.48, 302.08 and 140.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.48, 302.08 and 140.44 is: 210.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.48 : 302.08 = 140.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.48/302.08 = 140.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.48x = 302.08 × 140.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.48x = 42,424.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,424.12/201.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.56

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