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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.34, 313.20 and 140.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.34, 313.20 and 140.94 is: 210.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.34 : 313.20 = 140.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.34/313.20 = 140.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.34x = 313.20 × 140.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.34x = 44,142.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,142.41/209.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.86

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