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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.46, 309.17 and 137.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.46, 309.17 and 137.79 is: 206.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.46 : 309.17 = 137.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.46/309.17 = 137.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.46x = 309.17 × 137.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.46x = 42,600.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,600.88/206.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.34

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