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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.38, 308.76 and 137.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.38, 308.76 and 137.58 is: 205.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.38 : 308.76 = 137.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.38/308.76 = 137.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.38x = 308.76 × 137.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.38x = 42,478.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,478.94/206.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.83

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