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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.01, 315.02 and 140.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.01, 315.02 and 140.56 is: 210.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.01 : 315.02 = 140.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.01/315.02 = 140.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.01x = 315.02 × 140.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.01x = 44,279.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,279.21/210.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.84

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