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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.96, 284.26 and 132.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.96, 284.26 and 132.49 is: 182.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.96 : 284.26 = 132.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.96/284.26 = 132.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.96x = 284.26 × 132.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.96x = 37,661.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,661.61/205.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.86

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