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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.20, 313.62 and 140.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.20, 313.62 and 140.50 is: 210.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.20 : 313.62 = 140.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.20/313.62 = 140.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.20x = 313.62 × 140.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.20x = 44,063.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,063.61/209.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.63

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