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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.78, 285.34 and 133.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.78, 285.34 and 133.12 is: 183.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.78 : 285.34 = 133.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.78/285.34 = 133.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.78x = 285.34 × 133.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.78x = 37,984.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,984.46/206.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.70

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