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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.89, 284.11 and 132.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.89, 284.11 and 132.19 is: 182.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.89 : 284.11 = 132.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.89/284.11 = 132.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.89x = 284.11 × 132.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.89x = 37,556.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,556.50/205.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.41

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