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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.10, 307.29 and 140.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.10, 307.29 and 140.66 is: 210.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.10 : 307.29 = 140.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.10/307.29 = 140.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.10x = 307.29 × 140.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.10x = 43,223.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,223.41/205.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.74

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