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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.92, 285.42 and 133.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.92, 285.42 and 133.26 is: 183.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.92 : 285.42 = 133.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.92/285.42 = 133.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.92x = 285.42 × 133.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.92x = 38,035.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,035.07/206.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.82

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