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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.60, 309.55 and 137.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.60, 309.55 and 137.14 is: 205.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.60 : 309.55 = 137.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.60/309.55 = 137.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.60x = 309.55 × 137.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.60x = 42,451.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,451.69/206.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.48

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