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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.46, 314.01 and 140.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.46, 314.01 and 140.79 is: 211.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.46 : 314.01 = 140.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.46/314.01 = 140.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.46x = 314.01 × 140.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.46x = 44,209.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,209.47/209.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.06

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