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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.52, 309.54 and 133.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.52, 309.54 and 133.30 is: 199.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.52 : 309.54 = 133.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.52/309.54 = 133.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.52x = 309.54 × 133.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.52x = 41,261.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,261.68/206.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.80

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