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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.84, 285.38 and 133.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.84, 285.38 and 133.02 is: 183.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.84 : 285.38 = 133.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.84/285.38 = 133.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.84x = 285.38 × 133.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.84x = 37,960.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,960.58/206.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.53

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