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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.26, 308.82 and 137.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.26, 308.82 and 137.64 is: 206.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.26 : 308.82 = 137.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.26/308.82 = 137.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.26x = 308.82 × 137.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.26x = 42,505.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,505.98/206.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.08

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