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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.80, 308.20 and 137.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.80, 308.20 and 137.12 is: 205.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.80 : 308.20 = 137.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.80/308.20 = 137.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.80x = 308.20 × 137.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.80x = 42,260.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,260.38/205.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.35

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