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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.89, 282.82 and 131.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.89, 282.82 and 131.31 is: 181.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.89 : 282.82 = 131.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.89/282.82 = 131.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.89x = 282.82 × 131.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.89x = 37,136.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,136.77/204.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.25

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