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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.38, 313.26 and 140.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.38, 313.26 and 140.58 is: 210.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.38 : 313.26 = 140.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.38/313.26 = 140.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.38x = 313.26 × 140.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.38x = 44,038.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,038.09/209.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.33

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