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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.74, 285.42 and 133.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.74, 285.42 and 133.17 is: 183.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.74 : 285.42 = 133.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.74/285.42 = 133.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.74x = 285.42 × 133.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.74x = 38,009.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,009.38/206.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.85

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