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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.95, 309.94 and 133.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.95, 309.94 and 133.60 is: 200.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.95 : 309.94 = 133.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.95/309.94 = 133.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.95x = 309.94 × 133.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.95x = 41,405.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,405.77/206.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.08

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