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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.45, 284.80 and 132.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.45, 284.80 and 132.74 is: 183.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.45 : 284.80 = 132.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.45/284.80 = 132.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.45x = 284.80 × 132.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.45x = 37,802.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,802.26/206.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.11

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