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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.12, 307.58 and 140.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.12, 307.58 and 140.22 is: 210.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.12 : 307.58 = 140.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.12/307.58 = 140.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.12x = 307.58 × 140.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.12x = 43,128.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,128.87/205.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.26

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