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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.45, 309.66 and 134.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.45, 309.66 and 134.36 is: 201.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.45 : 309.66 = 134.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.45/309.66 = 134.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.45x = 309.66 × 134.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.45x = 41,605.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,605.03/206.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.53

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