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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.01, 309.02 and 137.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.01, 309.02 and 137.67 is: 206.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.01 : 309.02 = 137.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.01/309.02 = 137.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.01x = 309.02 × 137.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.01x = 42,540.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,540.94/206.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.50

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