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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.81, 282.67 and 131.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.81, 282.67 and 131.12 is: 180.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.81 : 282.67 = 131.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.81/282.67 = 131.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.81x = 282.67 × 131.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.81x = 37,063.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,063.36/204.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.97

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