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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.80, 283.72 and 132.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.80, 283.72 and 132.08 is: 182.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.80 : 283.72 = 132.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.80/283.72 = 132.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.80x = 283.72 × 132.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.80x = 37,473.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,473.74/205.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.09

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