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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.20, 307.33 and 136.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.20, 307.33 and 136.55 is: 204.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.20 : 307.33 = 136.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.20/307.33 = 136.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.20x = 307.33 × 136.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.20x = 41,966.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,966.34/205.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.51

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