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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.92, 284.03 and 132.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.92, 284.03 and 132.33 is: 182.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.92 : 284.03 = 132.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.92/284.03 = 132.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.92x = 284.03 × 132.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.92x = 37,583.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,583.61/205.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.51

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