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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.91, 282.71 and 131.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.91, 282.71 and 131.30 is: 181.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.91 : 282.71 = 131.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.91/282.71 = 131.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.91x = 282.71 × 131.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.91x = 37,118.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,118.74/204.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.15

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