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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.02, 308.10 and 141.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.02, 308.10 and 141.30 is: 212.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.02 : 308.10 = 141.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.02/308.10 = 141.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.02x = 308.10 × 141.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.02x = 43,534.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,534.53/205.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.34

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