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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.03, 284.37 and 132.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.03, 284.37 and 132.32 is: 182.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.03 : 284.37 = 132.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.03/284.37 = 132.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.03x = 284.37 × 132.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.03x = 37,627.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,627.84/206.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.63

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