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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.73, 313.32 and 140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.73, 313.32 and 140.40 is: 210.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.73 : 313.32 = 140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.73/313.32 = 140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.73x = 313.32 × 140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.73x = 43,990.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,990.13/208.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.76

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