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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.60, 318.38 and 140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.60, 318.38 and 140.20 is: 209.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.60 : 318.38 = 140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.60/318.38 = 140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.60x = 318.38 × 140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.60x = 44,636.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,636.88/212.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.96

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