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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.89, 312.69 and 140.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.89, 312.69 and 140.22 is: 209.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.89 : 312.69 = 140.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.89/312.69 = 140.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.89x = 312.69 × 140.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.89x = 43,845.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,845.39/208.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.90

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