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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.04, 308.10 and 136.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.04, 308.10 and 136.74 is: 205.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.04 : 308.10 = 136.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.04/308.10 = 136.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.04x = 308.10 × 136.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.04x = 42,129.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,129.59/205.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.47

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