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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.81, 284.91 and 132.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.81, 284.91 and 132.99 is: 183.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.81 : 284.91 = 132.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.81/284.91 = 132.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.81x = 284.91 × 132.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.81x = 37,890.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,890.75/206.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.22

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