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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.94, 313.06 and 140.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.94, 313.06 and 140.48 is: 210.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.94 : 313.06 = 140.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.94/313.06 = 140.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.94x = 313.06 × 140.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.94x = 43,978.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,978.67/208.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.48

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