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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.84, 285.45 and 133.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.84, 285.45 and 133.30 is: 183.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.84 : 285.45 = 133.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.84/285.45 = 133.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.84x = 285.45 × 133.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.84x = 38,049.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,049.82/206.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.96

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