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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.03, 308.43 and 136.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.03, 308.43 and 136.49 is: 204.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.03 : 308.43 = 136.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.03/308.43 = 136.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.03x = 308.43 × 136.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.03x = 42,096.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,096.07/206.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.33

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