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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.65, 302.31 and 140.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.65, 302.31 and 140.60 is: 210.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.65 : 302.31 = 140.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.65/302.31 = 140.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.65x = 302.31 × 140.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.65x = 42,503.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,503.27/201.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.78

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