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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.68, 282.65 and 131.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.68, 282.65 and 131.17 is: 181.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.68 : 282.65 = 131.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.68/282.65 = 131.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.68x = 282.65 × 131.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.68x = 37,075.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,075.20/204.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.14

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