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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.85, 285.53 and 133.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.85, 285.53 and 133.37 is: 184.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.85 : 285.53 = 133.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.85/285.53 = 133.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.85x = 285.53 × 133.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.85x = 38,081.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,081.14/206.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.10

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