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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.73, 283.78 and 132.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.73, 283.78 and 132.02 is: 182.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.73 : 283.78 = 132.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.73/283.78 = 132.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.73x = 283.78 × 132.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.73x = 37,464.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,464.64/205.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.11

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