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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.80, 302.42 and 140.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.80, 302.42 and 140.78 is: 210.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.80 : 302.42 = 140.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.80/302.42 = 140.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.80x = 302.42 × 140.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.80x = 42,574.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,574.69/201.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.97

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