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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.26, 309.98 and 138.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.26, 309.98 and 138.25 is: 207.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.26 : 309.98 = 138.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.26/309.98 = 138.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.26x = 309.98 × 138.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.26x = 42,853.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,853.27/206.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.77

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