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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.54, 308.07 and 133.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.54, 308.07 and 133.46 is: 200.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.54 : 308.07 = 133.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.54/308.07 = 133.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.54x = 308.07 × 133.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.54x = 41,115.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,115.02/205.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.03

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