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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.74, 285.54 and 133.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.74, 285.54 and 133.12 is: 183.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.74 : 285.54 = 133.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.74/285.54 = 133.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.74x = 285.54 × 133.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.74x = 38,011.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,011.08/206.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.86

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