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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.79, 283.81 and 132.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.79, 283.81 and 132.13 is: 182.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.79 : 283.81 = 132.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.79/283.81 = 132.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.79x = 283.81 × 132.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.79x = 37,499.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,499.82/205.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.22

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