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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.47, 309.21 and 133.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.47, 309.21 and 133.93 is: 200.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.47 : 309.21 = 133.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.47/309.21 = 133.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.47x = 309.21 × 133.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.47x = 41,412.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,412.50/206.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.57

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