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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.54, 309.82 and 138.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.54, 309.82 and 138.11 is: 207.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.54 : 309.82 = 138.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.54/309.82 = 138.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.54x = 309.82 × 138.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.54x = 42,789.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,789.24/206.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.17

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