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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.59, 314.46 and 140.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.59, 314.46 and 140.46 is: 210.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.59 : 314.46 = 140.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.59/314.46 = 140.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.59x = 314.46 × 140.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.59x = 44,166.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,166.78/209.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.73

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