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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.52, 301.84 and 140.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.52, 301.84 and 140.76 is: 210.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.52 : 301.84 = 140.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.52/301.84 = 140.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.52x = 301.84 × 140.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.52x = 42,487.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,487.00/201.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.83

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