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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210, 314.37 and 140.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210, 314.37 and 140.97 is: 211.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210 : 314.37 = 140.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210/314.37 = 140.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210x = 314.37 × 140.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210x = 44,316.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,316.74/210
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.03

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