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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.00, 282.83 and 130.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.00, 282.83 and 130.34 is: 179.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.00 : 282.83 = 130.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.00/282.83 = 130.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.00x = 282.83 × 130.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.00x = 36,864.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,864.12/205.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.83

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