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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.84, 309.04 and 137.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.84, 309.04 and 137.44 is: 206.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.84 : 309.04 = 137.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.84/309.04 = 137.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.84x = 309.04 × 137.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.84x = 42,474.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,474.46/205.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.35

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