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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.79, 308.14 and 137.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.79, 308.14 and 137.14 is: 205.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.79 : 308.14 = 137.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.79/308.14 = 137.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.79x = 308.14 × 137.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.79x = 42,257.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,257.21/205.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.35

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