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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.61, 309.51 and 134.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.61, 309.51 and 134.25 is: 201.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.61 : 309.51 = 134.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.61/309.51 = 134.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.61x = 309.51 × 134.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.61x = 41,551.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,551.72/206.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.11

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