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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.68, 309 and 141.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.68, 309 and 141.84 is: 213.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.68 : 309 = 141.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.68/309 = 141.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.68x = 309 × 141.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.68x = 43,828.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,828.56/205.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.09

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