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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.78, 302.27 and 140.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.78, 302.27 and 140.63 is: 210.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.78 : 302.27 = 140.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.78/302.27 = 140.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.78x = 302.27 × 140.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.78x = 42,506.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,506.02/201.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.66

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