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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.99, 309.83 and 137.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.99, 309.83 and 137.44 is: 205.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.99 : 309.83 = 137.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.99/309.83 = 137.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.99x = 309.83 × 137.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.99x = 42,582.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,582.81/206.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.73

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