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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.97, 309.56 and 134.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.97, 309.56 and 134.28 is: 201.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.97 : 309.56 = 134.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.97/309.56 = 134.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.97x = 309.56 × 134.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.97x = 41,567.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,567.05/205.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.82

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