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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.59, 313.78 and 140.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.59, 313.78 and 140.99 is: 211.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.59 : 313.78 = 140.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.59/313.78 = 140.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.59x = 313.78 × 140.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.59x = 44,239.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,239.75/209.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.08

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