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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.60, 303.94 and 140.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.60, 303.94 and 140.34 is: 210.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.60 : 303.94 = 140.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.60/303.94 = 140.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.60x = 303.94 × 140.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.60x = 42,654.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,654.94/202.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.54

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