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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.81, 285.45 and 133.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.81, 285.45 and 133.19 is: 183.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.81 : 285.45 = 133.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.81/285.45 = 133.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.81x = 285.45 × 133.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.81x = 38,019.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,019.09/206.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.84

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