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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.05, 284.39 and 132.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.05, 284.39 and 132.55 is: 182.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.05 : 284.39 = 132.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.05/284.39 = 132.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.05x = 284.39 × 132.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.05x = 37,695.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,695.89/206.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.95

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