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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.86, 283.94 and 132.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.86, 283.94 and 132.26 is: 182.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.86 : 283.94 = 132.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.86/283.94 = 132.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.86x = 283.94 × 132.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.86x = 37,554.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,554.94/205.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.43

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