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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.77, 319.16 and 140.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.77, 319.16 and 140.11 is: 210.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.77 : 319.16 = 140.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.77/319.16 = 140.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.77x = 319.16 × 140.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.77x = 44,717.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,717.69/212.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.17

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