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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.08, 306.90 and 136.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.08, 306.90 and 136.50 is: 204.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.08 : 306.90 = 136.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.08/306.90 = 136.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.08x = 306.90 × 136.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.08x = 41,891.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,891.85/205.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.27

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