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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.21, 284.47 and 132.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.21, 284.47 and 132.39 is: 182.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.21 : 284.47 = 132.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.21/284.47 = 132.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.21x = 284.47 × 132.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.21x = 37,660.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,660.65/206.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.63

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