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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.71, 285.02 and 132.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.71, 285.02 and 132.92 is: 183.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.71 : 285.02 = 132.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.71/285.02 = 132.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.71x = 285.02 × 132.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.71x = 37,885.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,885.19/206.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.28

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