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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.12, 284.40 and 132.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.12, 284.40 and 132.46 is: 182.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.12 : 284.40 = 132.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.12/284.40 = 132.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.12x = 284.40 × 132.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.12x = 37,670.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,670.96/206.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.76

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