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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.05, 284.25 and 132.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.05, 284.25 and 132.31 is: 182.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.05 : 284.25 = 132.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.05/284.25 = 132.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.05x = 284.25 × 132.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.05x = 37,609.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,609.12/206.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.52

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