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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.67, 308.19 and 136.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.67, 308.19 and 136.95 is: 205.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.67 : 308.19 = 136.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.67/308.19 = 136.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.67x = 308.19 × 136.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.67x = 42,204.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,204.95/205.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.21

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