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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.58, 285.14 and 132.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.58, 285.14 and 132.90 is: 183.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.58 : 285.14 = 132.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.58/285.14 = 132.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.58x = 285.14 × 132.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.58x = 37,895.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,895.11/206.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.44

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