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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.60, 309.63 and 138.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.60, 309.63 and 138.02 is: 206.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.60 : 309.63 = 138.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.60/309.63 = 138.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.60x = 309.63 × 138.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.60x = 42,735.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,735.13/206.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.85

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