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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.25, 313.55 and 140.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.25, 313.55 and 140.51 is: 210.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.25 : 313.55 = 140.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.25/313.55 = 140.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.25x = 313.55 × 140.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.25x = 44,056.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,056.91/209.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.55

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