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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.85, 319.01 and 140.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.85, 319.01 and 140.76 is: 210.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.85 : 319.01 = 140.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.85/319.01 = 140.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.85x = 319.01 × 140.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.85x = 44,903.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,903.14/212.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.96

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