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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.22, 308.90 and 137.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.22, 308.90 and 137.54 is: 206.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.22 : 308.90 = 137.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.22/308.90 = 137.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.22x = 308.90 × 137.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.22x = 42,483.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,483.87/206.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.01

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