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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.72, 319.16 and 140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.72, 319.16 and 140.40 is: 210.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.72 : 319.16 = 140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.72/319.16 = 140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.72x = 319.16 × 140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.72x = 44,810.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,810.06/212.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.65

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