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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.35, 307.41 and 140.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.35, 307.41 and 140.41 is: 210.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.35 : 307.41 = 140.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.35/307.41 = 140.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.35x = 307.41 × 140.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.35x = 43,163.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,163.44/205.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.20

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