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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.34, 313.89 and 140.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.34, 313.89 and 140.01 is: 209.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.34 : 313.89 = 140.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.34/313.89 = 140.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.34x = 313.89 × 140.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.34x = 43,947.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,947.28/209.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.93

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