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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.73, 302.46 and 140.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.73, 302.46 and 140.69 is: 210.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.73 : 302.46 = 140.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.73/302.46 = 140.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.73x = 302.46 × 140.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.73x = 42,552.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,552.39/201.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.94

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