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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.27, 308.21 and 136.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.27, 308.21 and 136.92 is: 205.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.27 : 308.21 = 136.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.27/308.21 = 136.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.27x = 308.21 × 136.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.27x = 42,200.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,200.58/205.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.59

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