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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.91, 302.67 and 140.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.91, 302.67 and 140.86 is: 211.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.91 : 302.67 = 140.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.91/302.67 = 140.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.91x = 302.67 × 140.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.91x = 42,634.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,634.10/201.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.15

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