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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.46, 313.71 and 140.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.46, 313.71 and 140.88 is: 211.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.46 : 313.71 = 140.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.46/313.71 = 140.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.46x = 313.71 × 140.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.46x = 44,195.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,195.46/209.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.00

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