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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.77, 313.07 and 140.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.77, 313.07 and 140.27 is: 210.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.77 : 313.07 = 140.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.77/313.07 = 140.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.77x = 313.07 × 140.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.77x = 43,914.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,914.33/208.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.35

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