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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.75, 302.04 and 140.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.75, 302.04 and 140.76 is: 210.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.75 : 302.04 = 140.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.75/302.04 = 140.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.75x = 302.04 × 140.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.75x = 42,515.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,515.15/201.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.73

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