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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.70, 284.99 and 132.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.70, 284.99 and 132.89 is: 183.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.70 : 284.99 = 132.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.70/284.99 = 132.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.70x = 284.99 × 132.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.70x = 37,872.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,872.96/206.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.23

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