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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.24, 308.01 and 136.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.24, 308.01 and 136.75 is: 205.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.24 : 308.01 = 136.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.24/308.01 = 136.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.24x = 308.01 × 136.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.24x = 42,120.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,120.37/205.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.22

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