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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.01, 309.22 and 132.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.01, 309.22 and 132.91 is: 199.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.01 : 309.22 = 132.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.01/309.22 = 132.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.01x = 309.22 × 132.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.01x = 41,098.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,098.43/206.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.50

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