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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.81, 282.60 and 131.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.81, 282.60 and 131.18 is: 181.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.81 : 282.60 = 131.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.81/282.60 = 131.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.81x = 282.60 × 131.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.81x = 37,070.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,070.06/204.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.00

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