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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.36, 307.92 and 141.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.36, 307.92 and 141.28 is: 211.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.36 : 307.92 = 141.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.36/307.92 = 141.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.36x = 307.92 × 141.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.36x = 43,502.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,502.94/205.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.84

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