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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.74, 308.61 and 142.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.74, 308.61 and 142.02 is: 213.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.74 : 308.61 = 142.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.74/308.61 = 142.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.74x = 308.61 × 142.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.74x = 43,828.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,828.79/205.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.03

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