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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.86, 318.68 and 140.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.86, 318.68 and 140.58 is: 210.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.86 : 318.68 = 140.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.86/318.68 = 140.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.86x = 318.68 × 140.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.86x = 44,800.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,800.03/212.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.47

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