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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.57, 308.34 and 137.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.57, 308.34 and 137.58 is: 206.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.57 : 308.34 = 137.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.57/308.34 = 137.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.57x = 308.34 × 137.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.57x = 42,421.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,421.42/205.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.36

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