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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.36, 307.66 and 140.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.36, 307.66 and 140.36 is: 210.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.36 : 307.66 = 140.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.36/307.66 = 140.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.36x = 307.66 × 140.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.36x = 43,183.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,183.16/205.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.28

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