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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.91, 283.95 and 132.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.91, 283.95 and 132.10 is: 182.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.91 : 283.95 = 132.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.91/283.95 = 132.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.91x = 283.95 × 132.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.91x = 37,509.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,509.09/205.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.16

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