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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.78, 302.87 and 140.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.78, 302.87 and 140.93 is: 211.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.78 : 302.87 = 140.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.78/302.87 = 140.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.78x = 302.87 × 140.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.78x = 42,683.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,683.44/201.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.53

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