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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.91, 283.94 and 132.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.91, 283.94 and 132.17 is: 182.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.91 : 283.94 = 132.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.91/283.94 = 132.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.91x = 283.94 × 132.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.91x = 37,526.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,526.76/205.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.25

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