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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.45, 284.76 and 132.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.45, 284.76 and 132.62 is: 182.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.45 : 284.76 = 132.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.45/284.76 = 132.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.45x = 284.76 × 132.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.45x = 37,764.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,764.87/206.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.93

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