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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.90, 282.95 and 131.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.90, 282.95 and 131.37 is: 181.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.90 : 282.95 = 131.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.90/282.95 = 131.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.90x = 282.95 × 131.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.90x = 37,171.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,171.14/204.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.41

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