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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.82, 283.96 and 132.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.82, 283.96 and 132.13 is: 182.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.82 : 283.96 = 132.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.82/283.96 = 132.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.82x = 283.96 × 132.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.82x = 37,518.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,518.59/205.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.29

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