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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.99, 284.40 and 132.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.99, 284.40 and 132.37 is: 182.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.99 : 284.40 = 132.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.99/284.40 = 132.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.99x = 284.40 × 132.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.99x = 37,646.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,646.03/205.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.76

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