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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.03, 282.99 and 131.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.03, 282.99 and 131.32 is: 181.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.03 : 282.99 = 131.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.03/282.99 = 131.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.03x = 282.99 × 131.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.03x = 37,162.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,162.25/205.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.25

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