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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.81, 285.27 and 131.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.81, 285.27 and 131.97 is: 182.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.81 : 285.27 = 131.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.81/285.27 = 131.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.81x = 285.27 × 131.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.81x = 37,647.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,647.08/206.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.04

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