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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.74, 285.37 and 133.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.74, 285.37 and 133.06 is: 183.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.74 : 285.37 = 133.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.74/285.37 = 133.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.74x = 285.37 × 133.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.74x = 37,971.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,971.33/206.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.67

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