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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.95, 282.75 and 131.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.95, 282.75 and 131.36 is: 181.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.95 : 282.75 = 131.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.95/282.75 = 131.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.95x = 282.75 × 131.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.95x = 37,142.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,142.04/204.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.22

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