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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.36, 284.66 and 132.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.36, 284.66 and 132.65 is: 182.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.36 : 284.66 = 132.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.36/284.66 = 132.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.36x = 284.66 × 132.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.36x = 37,760.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,760.15/206.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.98

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