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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.10, 284.42 and 131.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.10, 284.42 and 131.33 is: 181.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.10 : 284.42 = 131.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.10/284.42 = 131.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.10x = 284.42 × 131.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.10x = 37,352.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,352.88/206.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.24

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