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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.61, 314.26 and 140.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.61, 314.26 and 140.96 is: 211.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.61 : 314.26 = 140.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.61/314.26 = 140.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.61x = 314.26 × 140.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.61x = 44,297.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,297.34/209.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.34

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