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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.26, 308.03 and 133.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.26, 308.03 and 133.17 is: 199.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.26 : 308.03 = 133.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.26/308.03 = 133.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.26x = 308.03 × 133.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.26x = 41,019.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,019.69/205.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.84

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