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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.61, 284.94 and 132.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.61, 284.94 and 132.90 is: 183.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.61 : 284.94 = 132.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.61/284.94 = 132.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.61x = 284.94 × 132.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.61x = 37,868.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,868.53/206.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.29

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