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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.48, 307.26 and 140.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.48, 307.26 and 140.76 is: 211.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.48 : 307.26 = 140.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.48/307.26 = 140.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.48x = 307.26 × 140.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.48x = 43,249.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,249.92/204.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.51

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