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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.66, 310.12 and 140.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.66, 310.12 and 140.02 is: 210.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.66 : 310.12 = 140.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.66/310.12 = 140.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.66x = 310.12 × 140.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.66x = 43,421.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,421.88/206.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.11

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