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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.71, 309.79 and 133.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.71, 309.79 and 133.65 is: 200.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.71 : 309.79 = 133.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.71/309.79 = 133.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.71x = 309.79 × 133.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.71x = 41,403.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,403.60/206.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.30

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