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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.50, 313.62 and 140.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.50, 313.62 and 140.47 is: 210.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.50 : 313.62 = 140.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.50/313.62 = 140.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.50x = 313.62 × 140.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.50x = 44,054.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,054.20/209.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.28

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