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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.94, 285.61 and 133.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.94, 285.61 and 133.31 is: 183.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.94 : 285.61 = 133.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.94/285.61 = 133.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.94x = 285.61 × 133.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.94x = 38,075.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,075.30/206.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.99

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