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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.93, 309.80 and 138.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.93, 309.80 and 138.32 is: 207.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.93 : 309.80 = 138.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.93/309.80 = 138.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.93x = 309.80 × 138.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.93x = 42,849.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,849.30/206.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.08

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