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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.76, 307.24 and 140.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.76, 307.24 and 140.50 is: 210.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.76 : 307.24 = 140.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.76/307.24 = 140.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.76x = 307.24 × 140.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.76x = 43,167.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,167.22/204.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.82

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