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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.48, 284.81 and 132.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.48, 284.81 and 132.66 is: 182.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.48 : 284.81 = 132.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.48/284.81 = 132.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.48x = 284.81 × 132.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.48x = 37,782.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,782.23/206.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.98

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