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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.65, 283.70 and 132.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.65, 283.70 and 132.09 is: 182.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.65 : 283.70 = 132.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.65/283.70 = 132.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.65x = 283.70 × 132.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.65x = 37,473.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,473.27/205.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.22

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