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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.86, 309.06 and 140.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.86, 309.06 and 140.66 is: 211.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.86 : 309.06 = 140.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.86/309.06 = 140.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.86x = 309.06 × 140.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.86x = 43,470.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,470.83/205.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.17

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