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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.43, 318.21 and 140.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.43, 318.21 and 140.07 is: 209.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.43 : 318.21 = 140.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.43/318.21 = 140.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.43x = 318.21 × 140.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.43x = 44,571.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,571.67/212.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.82

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