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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.45, 309.93 and 138.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.45, 309.93 and 138.11 is: 207.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.45 : 309.93 = 138.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.45/309.93 = 138.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.45x = 309.93 × 138.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.45x = 42,802.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,802.36/206.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.33

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