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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.14, 307.11 and 136.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.14, 307.11 and 136.53 is: 204.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.14 : 307.11 = 136.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.14/307.11 = 136.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.14x = 307.11 × 136.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.14x = 41,929.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,929.73/205.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.40

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