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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.59, 307.98 and 136.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.59, 307.98 and 136.92 is: 205.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.59 : 307.98 = 136.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.59/307.98 = 136.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.59x = 307.98 × 136.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.59x = 42,168.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,168.62/205.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.11

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