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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.67, 313.26 and 140.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.67, 313.26 and 140.49 is: 210.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.67 : 313.26 = 140.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.67/313.26 = 140.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.67x = 313.26 × 140.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.67x = 44,009.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,009.90/208.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.91

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