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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.12, 308.25 and 140.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.12, 308.25 and 140.35 is: 210.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.12 : 308.25 = 140.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.12/308.25 = 140.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.12x = 308.25 × 140.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.12x = 43,262.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,262.89/205.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.92

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