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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.83, 285.51 and 133.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.83, 285.51 and 133.21 is: 183.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.83 : 285.51 = 133.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.83/285.51 = 133.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.83x = 285.51 × 133.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.83x = 38,032.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,032.79/206.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.88

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