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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.64, 302.28 and 140.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.64, 302.28 and 140.62 is: 210.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.64 : 302.28 = 140.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.64/302.28 = 140.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.64x = 302.28 × 140.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.64x = 42,506.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,506.61/201.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.80

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