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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.67, 305.55 and 137.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.67, 305.55 and 137.66 is: 206.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.67 : 305.55 = 137.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.67/305.55 = 137.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.67x = 305.55 × 137.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.67x = 42,060.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,060.49/203.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.51

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