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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.64, 308.15 and 136.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.64, 308.15 and 136.91 is: 205.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.64 : 308.15 = 136.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.64/308.15 = 136.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.64x = 308.15 × 136.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.64x = 42,190.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,190.19/205.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.17

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