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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.43, 312.65 and 140.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.43, 312.65 and 140.09 is: 210.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.43 : 312.65 = 140.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.43/312.65 = 140.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.43x = 312.65 × 140.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.43x = 43,799.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,799.14/208.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.14

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