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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.04, 317.70 and 140.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.04, 317.70 and 140.04 is: 209.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.04 : 317.70 = 140.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.04/317.70 = 140.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.04x = 317.70 × 140.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.04x = 44,490.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,490.71/212.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.82

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