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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.81, 282.69 and 131.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.81, 282.69 and 131.19 is: 181.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.81 : 282.69 = 131.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.81/282.69 = 131.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.81x = 282.69 × 131.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.81x = 37,086.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,086.10/204.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.08

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