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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.36, 284.70 and 132.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.36, 284.70 and 132.68 is: 183.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.36 : 284.70 = 132.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.36/284.70 = 132.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.36x = 284.70 × 132.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.36x = 37,774.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,774.00/206.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.05

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