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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.98, 308.52 and 133.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.98, 308.52 and 133.62 is: 200.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.98 : 308.52 = 133.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.98/308.52 = 133.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.98x = 308.52 × 133.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.98x = 41,224.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,224.44/205.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.14

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