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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.74, 308.54 and 137.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.74, 308.54 and 137.63 is: 206.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.74 : 308.54 = 137.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.74/308.54 = 137.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.74x = 308.54 × 137.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.74x = 42,465.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,465.48/205.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.40

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