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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.66, 284.99 and 132.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.66, 284.99 and 132.85 is: 183.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.66 : 284.99 = 132.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.66/284.99 = 132.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.66x = 284.99 × 132.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.66x = 37,859.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,859.54/206.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.20

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