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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.22, 308.55 and 137.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.22, 308.55 and 137.64 is: 205.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.22 : 308.55 = 137.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.22/308.55 = 137.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.22x = 308.55 × 137.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.22x = 42,468.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,468.82/206.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.94

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