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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.55, 309.42 and 134.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.55, 309.42 and 134.46 is: 201.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.55 : 309.42 = 134.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.55/309.42 = 134.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.55x = 309.42 × 134.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.55x = 41,604.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,604.61/206.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.43

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