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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.82, 302.37 and 140.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.82, 302.37 and 140.83 is: 210.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.82 : 302.37 = 140.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.82/302.37 = 140.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.82x = 302.37 × 140.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.82x = 42,582.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,582.77/201.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.99

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