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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.57, 309.72 and 134.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.57, 309.72 and 134.48 is: 201.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.57 : 309.72 = 134.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.57/309.72 = 134.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.57x = 309.72 × 134.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.57x = 41,651.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,651.15/206.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.63

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