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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206, 308.44 and 137.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206, 308.44 and 137.36 is: 205.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206 : 308.44 = 137.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206/308.44 = 137.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206x = 308.44 × 137.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206x = 42,367.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,367.32/206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.67

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