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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.66, 285.34 and 132.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.66, 285.34 and 132.02 is: 182.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.66 : 285.34 = 132.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.66/285.34 = 132.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.66x = 285.34 × 132.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.66x = 37,670.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,670.59/206.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.28

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