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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.88, 302.52 and 140.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.88, 302.52 and 140.92 is: 211.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.88 : 302.52 = 140.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.88/302.52 = 140.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.88x = 302.52 × 140.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.88x = 42,631.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,631.12/201.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.17

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