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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.98, 284.23 and 132.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.98, 284.23 and 132.29 is: 182.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.98 : 284.23 = 132.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.98/284.23 = 132.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.98x = 284.23 × 132.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.98x = 37,600.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,600.79/205.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.55

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