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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.96, 284.02 and 132.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.96, 284.02 and 132.26 is: 182.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.96 : 284.02 = 132.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.96/284.02 = 132.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.96x = 284.02 × 132.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.96x = 37,564.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,564.49/205.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.39

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