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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.76, 308.63 and 137.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.76, 308.63 and 137.27 is: 205.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.76 : 308.63 = 137.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.76/308.63 = 137.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.76x = 308.63 × 137.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.76x = 42,363.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,363.41/205.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.89

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