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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.33, 284.78 and 132.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.33, 284.78 and 132.64 is: 183.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.33 : 284.78 = 132.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.33/284.78 = 132.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.33x = 284.78 × 132.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.33x = 37,772.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,772.84/206.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.07

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