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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.77, 285.18 and 133.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.77, 285.18 and 133.10 is: 183.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.77 : 285.18 = 133.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.77/285.18 = 133.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.77x = 285.18 × 133.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.77x = 37,957.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,957.46/206.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.57

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