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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.93, 284.20 and 132.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.93, 284.20 and 132.20 is: 182.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.93 : 284.20 = 132.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.93/284.20 = 132.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.93x = 284.20 × 132.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.93x = 37,570.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,570.55/205.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.44

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