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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.35, 307.39 and 140.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.35, 307.39 and 140.08 is: 209.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.35 : 307.39 = 140.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.35/307.39 = 140.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.35x = 307.39 × 140.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.35x = 43,059.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,059.19/205.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.69

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