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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.86, 282.49 and 131.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.86, 282.49 and 131.15 is: 180.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.86 : 282.49 = 131.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.86/282.49 = 131.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.86x = 282.49 × 131.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.86x = 37,048.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,048.94/204.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.85

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