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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.53, 284.94 and 132.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.53, 284.94 and 132.71 is: 183.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.53 : 284.94 = 132.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.53/284.94 = 132.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.53x = 284.94 × 132.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.53x = 37,814.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,814.39/206.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.10

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