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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.68, 309.42 and 138.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.68, 309.42 and 138.04 is: 206.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.68 : 309.42 = 138.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.68/309.42 = 138.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.68x = 309.42 × 138.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.68x = 42,710.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,710.10/206.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.65

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