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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.71, 313.14 and 140.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.71, 313.14 and 140.36 is: 210.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.71 : 313.14 = 140.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.71/313.14 = 140.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.71x = 313.14 × 140.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.71x = 43,953.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,953.11/208.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.59

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