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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.42, 308.04 and 133.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.42, 308.04 and 133.24 is: 199.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.42 : 308.04 = 133.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.42/308.04 = 133.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.42x = 308.04 × 133.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.42x = 41,043.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,043.25/205.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.80

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