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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.44, 303.14 and 140.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.44, 303.14 and 140.65 is: 210.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.44 : 303.14 = 140.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.44/303.14 = 140.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.44x = 303.14 × 140.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.44x = 42,636.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,636.84/202.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.61

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