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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.16, 307.48 and 140.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.16, 307.48 and 140.05 is: 209.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.16 : 307.48 = 140.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.16/307.48 = 140.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.16x = 307.48 × 140.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.16x = 43,061.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,061.87/205.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.90

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