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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.37, 284.55 and 132.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.37, 284.55 and 132.66 is: 182.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.37 : 284.55 = 132.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.37/284.55 = 132.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.37x = 284.55 × 132.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.37x = 37,748.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,748.40/206.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.92

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