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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.24, 308.89 and 133.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.24, 308.89 and 133.88 is: 200.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.24 : 308.89 = 133.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.24/308.89 = 133.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.24x = 308.89 × 133.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.24x = 41,354.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,354.63/206.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.51

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