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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.75, 282.63 and 131.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.75, 282.63 and 131.10 is: 180.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.75 : 282.63 = 131.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.75/282.63 = 131.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.75x = 282.63 × 131.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.75x = 37,052.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,052.14/204.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.97

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