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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.84, 308.92 and 133.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.84, 308.92 and 133.76 is: 200.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.84 : 308.92 = 133.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.84/308.92 = 133.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.84x = 308.92 × 133.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.84x = 41,321.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,321.14/205.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.74

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