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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.78, 308.62 and 140.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.78, 308.62 and 140.73 is: 211.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.78 : 308.62 = 140.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.78/308.62 = 140.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.78x = 308.62 × 140.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.78x = 43,432.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,432.09/205.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.06

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