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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.87, 283.97 and 132.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.87, 283.97 and 132.16 is: 182.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.87 : 283.97 = 132.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.87/283.97 = 132.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.87x = 283.97 × 132.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.87x = 37,529.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,529.48/205.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.30

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