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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.96, 284.18 and 132.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.96, 284.18 and 132.30 is: 182.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.96 : 284.18 = 132.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.96/284.18 = 132.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.96x = 284.18 × 132.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.96x = 37,597.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,597.01/205.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.55

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