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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.52, 310.08 and 134.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.52, 310.08 and 134.52 is: 201.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.52 : 310.08 = 134.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.52/310.08 = 134.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.52x = 310.08 × 134.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.52x = 41,711.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,711.96/206.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.98

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