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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.72, 283.80 and 132.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.72, 283.80 and 132.16 is: 182.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.72 : 283.80 = 132.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.72/283.80 = 132.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.72x = 283.80 × 132.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.72x = 37,507.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,507.01/205.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.32

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