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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.20, 313.96 and 140.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.20, 313.96 and 140.56 is: 210.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.20 : 313.96 = 140.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.20/313.96 = 140.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.20x = 313.96 × 140.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.20x = 44,130.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,130.22/209.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.95

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