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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.21, 284.60 and 132.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.21, 284.60 and 132.74 is: 183.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.21 : 284.60 = 132.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.21/284.60 = 132.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.21x = 284.60 × 132.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.21x = 37,778.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,778.85/206.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.20

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