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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.13, 307.47 and 140.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.13, 307.47 and 140.15 is: 210.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.13 : 307.47 = 140.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.13/307.47 = 140.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.13x = 307.47 × 140.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.13x = 43,091.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,091.92/205.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.07

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