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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.48, 284.90 and 132.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.48, 284.90 and 132.77 is: 183.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.48 : 284.90 = 132.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.48/284.90 = 132.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.48x = 284.90 × 132.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.48x = 37,824.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,824.08/206.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.19

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