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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.74, 313.27 and 140.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.74, 313.27 and 140.04 is: 210.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.74 : 313.27 = 140.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.74/313.27 = 140.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.74x = 313.27 × 140.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.74x = 43,870.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,870.33/208.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.17

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