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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.93, 285.60 and 132.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.93, 285.60 and 132.21 is: 182.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.93 : 285.60 = 132.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.93/285.60 = 132.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.93x = 285.60 × 132.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.93x = 37,759.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,759.18/206.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.47

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