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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.71, 283.87 and 132.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.71, 283.87 and 132.20 is: 182.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.71 : 283.87 = 132.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.71/283.87 = 132.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.71x = 283.87 × 132.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.71x = 37,527.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,527.42/205.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.43

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