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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.06, 307.50 and 136.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.06, 307.50 and 136.66 is: 204.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.06 : 307.50 = 136.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.06/307.50 = 136.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.06x = 307.50 × 136.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.06x = 42,022.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,022.95/205.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.93

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