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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.63, 285 and 132.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.63, 285 and 132.92 is: 183.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.63 : 285 = 132.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.63/285 = 132.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.63x = 285 × 132.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.63x = 37,880.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,880.78/206.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.33

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