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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.60, 308.43 and 133.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.60, 308.43 and 133.78 is: 200.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.60 : 308.43 = 133.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.60/308.43 = 133.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.60x = 308.43 × 133.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.60x = 41,261.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,261.77/205.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.69

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