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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.07, 302.67 and 140.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.07, 302.67 and 140.21 is: 210.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.07 : 302.67 = 140.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.07/302.67 = 140.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.07x = 302.67 × 140.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.07x = 42,435.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,435.85/202.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.01

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