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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.05, 307.07 and 136.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.05, 307.07 and 136.50 is: 204.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.05 : 307.07 = 136.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.05/307.07 = 136.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.05x = 307.07 × 136.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.05x = 41,915.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,915.06/205.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.41

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