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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.91, 285.48 and 133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.91, 285.48 and 133.20 is: 183.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.91 : 285.48 = 133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.91/285.48 = 133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.91x = 285.48 × 133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.91x = 38,025.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,025.94/206.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.78

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