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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.55, 309.85 and 133.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.55, 309.85 and 133.49 is: 200.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.55 : 309.85 = 133.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.55/309.85 = 133.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.55x = 309.85 × 133.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.55x = 41,362.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,362.32/206.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.25

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