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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.67, 312.69 and 140.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.67, 312.69 and 140.13 is: 209.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.67 : 312.69 = 140.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.67/312.69 = 140.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.67x = 312.69 × 140.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.67x = 43,817.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,817.25/208.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.98

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