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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.49, 309.27 and 138.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.49, 309.27 and 138.15 is: 206.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.49 : 309.27 = 138.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.49/309.27 = 138.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.49x = 309.27 × 138.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.49x = 42,725.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,725.65/206.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.91

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