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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.13, 309.18 and 133.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.13, 309.18 and 133.05 is: 199.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.13 : 309.18 = 133.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.13/309.18 = 133.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.13x = 309.18 × 133.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.13x = 41,136.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,136.40/206.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.57

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