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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.13, 308.79 and 132.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.13, 308.79 and 132.90 is: 199.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.13 : 308.79 = 132.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.13/308.79 = 132.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.13x = 308.79 × 132.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.13x = 41,038.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,038.19/206.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.09

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