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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.76, 312.82 and 140.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.76, 312.82 and 140.27 is: 210.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.76 : 312.82 = 140.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.76/312.82 = 140.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.76x = 312.82 × 140.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.76x = 43,879.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,879.69/208.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.19

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