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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.69, 314.22 and 140.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.69, 314.22 and 140.96 is: 211.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.69 : 314.22 = 140.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.69/314.22 = 140.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.69x = 314.22 × 140.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.69x = 44,291.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,291.89/209.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.22

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