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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.98, 309.96 and 133.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.98, 309.96 and 133.63 is: 200.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.98 : 309.96 = 133.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.98/309.96 = 133.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.98x = 309.96 × 133.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.98x = 41,419.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,419.95/206.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.12

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