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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.16, 309.42 and 137.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.16, 309.42 and 137.77 is: 206.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.16 : 309.42 = 137.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.16/309.42 = 137.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.16x = 309.42 × 137.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.16x = 42,628.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,628.02/206.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.77

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