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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.10, 308.72 and 137.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.10, 308.72 and 137.65 is: 206.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.10 : 308.72 = 137.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.10/308.72 = 137.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.10x = 308.72 × 137.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.10x = 42,495.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,495.31/206.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.19

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