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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.50, 313.92 and 140.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.50, 313.92 and 140.77 is: 210.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.50 : 313.92 = 140.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.50/313.92 = 140.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.50x = 313.92 × 140.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.50x = 44,190.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,190.52/209.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.93

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