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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.98, 284.27 and 132.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.98, 284.27 and 132.31 is: 182.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.98 : 284.27 = 132.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.98/284.27 = 132.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.98x = 284.27 × 132.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.98x = 37,612.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,612.09/205.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.61

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