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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.28, 313.34 and 140.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.28, 313.34 and 140.64 is: 210.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.28 : 313.34 = 140.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.28/313.34 = 140.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.28x = 313.34 × 140.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.28x = 44,068.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,068.14/209.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.57

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