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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.01, 307.72 and 131.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.01, 307.72 and 131.91 is: 197.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.01 : 307.72 = 131.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.01/307.72 = 131.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.01x = 307.72 × 131.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.01x = 40,590.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,590.25/205.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.99

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