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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.10, 313.38 and 140.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.10, 313.38 and 140.52 is: 210.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.10 : 313.38 = 140.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.10/313.38 = 140.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.10x = 313.38 × 140.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.10x = 44,036.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,036.16/209.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.60

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