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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.79, 309.83 and 134.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.79, 309.83 and 134.49 is: 201.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.79 : 309.83 = 134.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.79/309.83 = 134.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.79x = 309.83 × 134.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.79x = 41,669.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,669.04/206.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.50

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