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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.28, 284.49 and 132.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.28, 284.49 and 132.60 is: 182.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.28 : 284.49 = 132.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.28/284.49 = 132.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.28x = 284.49 × 132.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.28x = 37,723.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,723.37/206.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.87

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