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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.38, 284.94 and 132.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.38, 284.94 and 132.74 is: 183.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.38 : 284.94 = 132.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.38/284.94 = 132.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.38x = 284.94 × 132.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.38x = 37,822.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,822.94/206.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.27

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