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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.15, 308.70 and 137.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.15, 308.70 and 137.46 is: 205.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.15 : 308.70 = 137.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.15/308.70 = 137.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.15x = 308.70 × 137.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.15x = 42,433.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,433.90/206.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.84

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