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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.72, 308.16 and 140.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.72, 308.16 and 140.50 is: 210.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.72 : 308.16 = 140.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.72/308.16 = 140.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.72x = 308.16 × 140.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.72x = 43,296.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,296.48/205.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.46

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