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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.80, 308.45 and 140.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.80, 308.45 and 140.80 is: 211.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.80 : 308.45 = 140.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.80/308.45 = 140.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.80x = 308.45 × 140.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.80x = 43,429.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,429.76/205.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.03

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