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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.97, 285.63 and 133.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.97, 285.63 and 133.35 is: 184.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.97 : 285.63 = 133.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.97/285.63 = 133.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.97x = 285.63 × 133.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.97x = 38,088.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,088.76/206.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.03

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