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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.63, 285.07 and 132.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.63, 285.07 and 132.96 is: 183.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.63 : 285.07 = 132.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.63/285.07 = 132.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.63x = 285.07 × 132.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.63x = 37,902.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,902.91/206.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.43

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