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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.48, 302.70 and 140.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.48, 302.70 and 140.76 is: 211.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.48 : 302.70 = 140.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.48/302.70 = 140.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.48x = 302.70 × 140.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.48x = 42,608.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,608.05/201.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.48

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