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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.60, 308.04 and 141.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.60, 308.04 and 141.16 is: 211.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.60 : 308.04 = 141.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.60/308.04 = 141.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.60x = 308.04 × 141.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.60x = 43,482.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,482.93/205.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.49

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