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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.80, 283.92 and 132.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.80, 283.92 and 132.21 is: 182.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.80 : 283.92 = 132.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.80/283.92 = 132.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.80x = 283.92 × 132.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.80x = 37,537.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,537.06/205.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.40

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