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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.05, 308.76 and 137.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.05, 308.76 and 137.56 is: 206.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.05 : 308.76 = 137.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.05/308.76 = 137.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.05x = 308.76 × 137.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.05x = 42,473.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,473.03/206.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.13

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