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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.60, 284.90 and 132.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.60, 284.90 and 132.79 is: 183.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.60 : 284.90 = 132.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.60/284.90 = 132.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.60x = 284.90 × 132.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.60x = 37,830.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,830.45/206.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.11

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