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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.90, 318.98 and 140.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.90, 318.98 and 140.54 is: 210.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.90 : 318.98 = 140.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.90/318.98 = 140.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.90x = 318.98 × 140.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.90x = 44,829.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,829.45/212.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.57

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