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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.44, 284.49 and 132.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.44, 284.49 and 132.64 is: 182.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.44 : 284.49 = 132.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.44/284.49 = 132.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.44x = 284.49 × 132.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.44x = 37,734.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,734.04/206.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.79

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