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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.72, 308.22 and 141

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.72, 308.22 and 141 is: 212.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.72 : 308.22 = 141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.72/308.22 = 141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.72x = 308.22 × 141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.72x = 43,459.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,459.02/204.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.29

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