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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.73, 285.42 and 133.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.73, 285.42 and 133.18 is: 183.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.73 : 285.42 = 133.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.73/285.42 = 133.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.73x = 285.42 × 133.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.73x = 38,012.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,012.24/206.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.87

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