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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.06, 284.31 and 132.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.06, 284.31 and 132.36 is: 182.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.06 : 284.31 = 132.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.06/284.31 = 132.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.06x = 284.31 × 132.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.06x = 37,631.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,631.01/206.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.62

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