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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.67, 308.43 and 133.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.67, 308.43 and 133.44 is: 200.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.67 : 308.43 = 133.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.67/308.43 = 133.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.67x = 308.43 × 133.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.67x = 41,156.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,156.90/205.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.12

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