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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.15, 284.40 and 132.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.15, 284.40 and 132.44 is: 182.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.15 : 284.40 = 132.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.15/284.40 = 132.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.15x = 284.40 × 132.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.15x = 37,665.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,665.94/206.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.71

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