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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.00, 307.56 and 135.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.00, 307.56 and 135.62 is: 203.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.00 : 307.56 = 135.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.00/307.56 = 135.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.00x = 307.56 × 135.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.00x = 41,713.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,713.14/205.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.48

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