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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.10, 284.34 and 132.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.10, 284.34 and 132.46 is: 182.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.10 : 284.34 = 132.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.10/284.34 = 132.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.10x = 284.34 × 132.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.10x = 37,663.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,663.68/206.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.74

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