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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.49, 309.60 and 138.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.49, 309.60 and 138.06 is: 207.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.49 : 309.60 = 138.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.49/309.60 = 138.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.49x = 309.60 × 138.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.49x = 42,743.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,743.38/206.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.00

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