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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.62, 308.54 and 137.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.62, 308.54 and 137.18 is: 205.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.62 : 308.54 = 137.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.62/308.54 = 137.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.62x = 308.54 × 137.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.62x = 42,323.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,323.29/205.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.83

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