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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.59, 308.28 and 133.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.59, 308.28 and 133.50 is: 200.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.59 : 308.28 = 133.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.59/308.28 = 133.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.59x = 308.28 × 133.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.59x = 41,155.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,155.38/205.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.18

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