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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.25, 309.09 and 137.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.25, 309.09 and 137.82 is: 206.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.25 : 309.09 = 137.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.25/309.09 = 137.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.25x = 309.09 × 137.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.25x = 42,598.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,598.78/206.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.54

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