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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.55, 318.36 and 140.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.55, 318.36 and 140.10 is: 209.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.55 : 318.36 = 140.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.55/318.36 = 140.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.55x = 318.36 × 140.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.55x = 44,602.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,602.24/212.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.84

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