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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.63, 302.09 and 140.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.63, 302.09 and 140.64 is: 210.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.63 : 302.09 = 140.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.63/302.09 = 140.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.63x = 302.09 × 140.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.63x = 42,485.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,485.94/201.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.71

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