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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.78, 306.36 and 140.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.78, 306.36 and 140.52 is: 210.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.78 : 306.36 = 140.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.78/306.36 = 140.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.78x = 306.36 × 140.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.78x = 43,049.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,049.71/204.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.22

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