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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.64, 318.36 and 140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.64, 318.36 and 140.40 is: 210.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.64 : 318.36 = 140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.64/318.36 = 140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.64x = 318.36 × 140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.64x = 44,697.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,697.74/212.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.20

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