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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.01, 308.63 and 137.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.01, 308.63 and 137.33 is: 205.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.01 : 308.63 = 137.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.01/308.63 = 137.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.01x = 308.63 × 137.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.01x = 42,381.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,381.93/206.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.73

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