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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.12, 307.84 and 141.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.12, 307.84 and 141.04 is: 211.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.12 : 307.84 = 141.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.12/307.84 = 141.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.12x = 307.84 × 141.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.12x = 43,417.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,417.75/205.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.67

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