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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.13, 307.64 and 140.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.13, 307.64 and 140.12 is: 210.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.13 : 307.64 = 140.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.13/307.64 = 140.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.13x = 307.64 × 140.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.13x = 43,105.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,105.36/205.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.14

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