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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.61, 314.52 and 140.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.61, 314.52 and 140.25 is: 210.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.61 : 314.52 = 140.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.61/314.52 = 140.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.61x = 314.52 × 140.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.61x = 44,110.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,110.78/209.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.44

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