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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.70, 282.40 and 131

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.70, 282.40 and 131 is: 180.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.70 : 282.40 = 131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.70/282.40 = 131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.70x = 282.40 × 131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.70x = 36,994.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,994.40/204.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.72

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