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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.08, 314.95 and 140.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.08, 314.95 and 140.74 is: 210.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.08 : 314.95 = 140.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.08/314.95 = 140.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.08x = 314.95 × 140.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.08x = 44,324.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,324.36/210.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.99

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