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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.93, 283.87 and 132.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.93, 283.87 and 132.22 is: 182.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.93 : 283.87 = 132.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.93/283.87 = 132.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.93x = 283.87 × 132.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.93x = 37,533.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,533.29/205.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.26

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