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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.89, 302.49 and 140.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.89, 302.49 and 140.82 is: 210.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.89 : 302.49 = 140.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.89/302.49 = 140.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.89x = 302.49 × 140.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.89x = 42,596.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,596.64/201.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.99

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