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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.35, 309.52 and 134.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.35, 309.52 and 134.16 is: 201.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.35 : 309.52 = 134.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.35/309.52 = 134.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.35x = 309.52 × 134.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.35x = 41,524.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,524.21/206.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.23

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