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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.14, 284.38 and 132.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.14, 284.38 and 132.38 is: 182.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.14 : 284.38 = 132.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.14/284.38 = 132.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.14x = 284.38 × 132.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.14x = 37,646.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,646.22/206.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.62

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