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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.47, 284.47 and 132.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.47, 284.47 and 132.63 is: 182.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.47 : 284.47 = 132.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.47/284.47 = 132.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.47x = 284.47 × 132.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.47x = 37,729.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,729.26/206.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.73

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