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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.60, 314.04 and 140.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.60, 314.04 and 140.15 is: 209.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.60 : 314.04 = 140.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.60/314.04 = 140.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.60x = 314.04 × 140.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.60x = 44,012.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,012.71/209.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.98

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