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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.58, 302.13 and 140.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.58, 302.13 and 140.49 is: 210.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.58 : 302.13 = 140.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.58/302.13 = 140.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.58x = 302.13 × 140.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.58x = 42,446.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,446.24/201.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.57

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