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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.66, 285 and 133.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.66, 285 and 133.04 is: 183.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.66 : 285 = 133.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.66/285 = 133.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.66x = 285 × 133.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.66x = 37,916.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,916.40/206.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.47

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