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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.56, 307.82 and 137.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.56, 307.82 and 137.00 is: 205.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.56 : 307.82 = 137.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.56/307.82 = 137.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.56x = 307.82 × 137.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.56x = 42,169.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,169.12/205.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.14

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