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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.09, 308.02 and 136.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.09, 308.02 and 136.66 is: 205.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.09 : 308.02 = 136.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.09/308.02 = 136.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.09x = 308.02 × 136.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.09x = 42,094.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,094.01/205.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.25

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