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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.80, 284.26 and 132.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.80, 284.26 and 132.36 is: 182.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.80 : 284.26 = 132.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.80/284.26 = 132.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.80x = 284.26 × 132.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.80x = 37,624.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,624.65/205.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.82

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