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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.71, 282.37 and 131.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.71, 282.37 and 131.07 is: 180.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.71 : 282.37 = 131.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.71/282.37 = 131.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.71x = 282.37 × 131.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.71x = 37,010.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,010.18/204.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.79

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