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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.50, 301.62 and 140.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.50, 301.62 and 140.44 is: 210.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.50 : 301.62 = 140.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.50/301.62 = 140.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.50x = 301.62 × 140.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.50x = 42,359.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,359.51/201.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.22

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