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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.45, 284.82 and 132.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.45, 284.82 and 132.76 is: 183.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.45 : 284.82 = 132.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.45/284.82 = 132.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.45x = 284.82 × 132.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.45x = 37,812.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,812.70/206.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.16

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