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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.01, 308.61 and 137.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.01, 308.61 and 137.34 is: 205.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.01 : 308.61 = 137.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.01/308.61 = 137.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.01x = 308.61 × 137.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.01x = 42,384.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,384.50/206.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.74

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