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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.84, 308.10 and 141.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.84, 308.10 and 141.52 is: 211.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.84 : 308.10 = 141.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.84/308.10 = 141.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.84x = 308.10 × 141.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.84x = 43,602.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,602.31/205.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.83

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