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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.45, 313.35 and 140.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.45, 313.35 and 140.64 is: 210.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.45 : 313.35 = 140.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.45/313.35 = 140.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.45x = 313.35 × 140.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.45x = 44,069.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,069.54/209.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.41

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