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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.29, 307.58 and 133

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.29, 307.58 and 133 is: 199.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.29 : 307.58 = 133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.29/307.58 = 133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.29x = 307.58 × 133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.29x = 40,908.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,908.14/205.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.27

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