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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.77, 284.94 and 132.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.77, 284.94 and 132.96 is: 183.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.77 : 284.94 = 132.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.77/284.94 = 132.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.77x = 284.94 × 132.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.77x = 37,885.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,885.62/206.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.23

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