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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.82, 285.30 and 132.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.82, 285.30 and 132.12 is: 182.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.82 : 285.30 = 132.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.82/285.30 = 132.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.82x = 285.30 × 132.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.82x = 37,693.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,693.84/206.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.25

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