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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.78, 285.17 and 132.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.78, 285.17 and 132.93 is: 183.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.78 : 285.17 = 132.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.78/285.17 = 132.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.78x = 285.17 × 132.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.78x = 37,906.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,906.98/206.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.32

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