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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.62, 285.17 and 132.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.62, 285.17 and 132.97 is: 183.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.62 : 285.17 = 132.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.62/285.17 = 132.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.62x = 285.17 × 132.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.62x = 37,919.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,919.05/206.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.52

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