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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.30, 309.14 and 134.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.30, 309.14 and 134.02 is: 200.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.30 : 309.14 = 134.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.30/309.14 = 134.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.30x = 309.14 × 134.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.30x = 41,430.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,430.94/206.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.83

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