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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.07, 303.26 and 140.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.07, 303.26 and 140.80 is: 211.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.07 : 303.26 = 140.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.07/303.26 = 140.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.07x = 303.26 × 140.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.07x = 42,699.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,699.01/202.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.31

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