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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.94, 285.64 and 133.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.94, 285.64 and 133.32 is: 184.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.94 : 285.64 = 133.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.94/285.64 = 133.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.94x = 285.64 × 133.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.94x = 38,081.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,081.52/206.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.02

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