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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.78, 284.05 and 132.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.78, 284.05 and 132.10 is: 182.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.78 : 284.05 = 132.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.78/284.05 = 132.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.78x = 284.05 × 132.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.78x = 37,523.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,523.01/205.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.35

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