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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.04, 283.02 and 131.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.04, 283.02 and 131.40 is: 181.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.04 : 283.02 = 131.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.04/283.02 = 131.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.04x = 283.02 × 131.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.04x = 37,188.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,188.83/205.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.37

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