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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.85, 310.08 and 133.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.85, 310.08 and 133.53 is: 200.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.85 : 310.08 = 133.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.85/310.08 = 133.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.85x = 310.08 × 133.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.85x = 41,405.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,405.31/206.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.17

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