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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.93, 285.58 and 133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.93, 285.58 and 133.20 is: 183.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.93 : 285.58 = 133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.93/285.58 = 133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.93x = 285.58 × 133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.93x = 38,039.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,039.26/206.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.83

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