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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.65, 302.47 and 140.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.65, 302.47 and 140.90 is: 211.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.65 : 302.47 = 140.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.65/302.47 = 140.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.65x = 302.47 × 140.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.65x = 42,616.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,616.16/201.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.34

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