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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.07, 283.09 and 130.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.07, 283.09 and 130.45 is: 180.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.07 : 283.09 = 130.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.07/283.09 = 130.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.07x = 283.09 × 130.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.07x = 36,928.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,928.06/205.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.07

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