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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.30, 308.11 and 140.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.30, 308.11 and 140.16 is: 210.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.30 : 308.11 = 140.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.30/308.11 = 140.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.30x = 308.11 × 140.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.30x = 43,184.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,184.70/205.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.35

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