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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.79, 282.43 and 131.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.79, 282.43 and 131.13 is: 180.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.79 : 282.43 = 131.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.79/282.43 = 131.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.79x = 282.43 × 131.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.79x = 37,035.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,035.05/204.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.84

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