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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.60, 306.40 and 140.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.60, 306.40 and 140.28 is: 210.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.60 : 306.40 = 140.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.60/306.40 = 140.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.60x = 306.40 × 140.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.60x = 42,981.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,981.79/204.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.08

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