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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.08, 283.05 and 131.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.08, 283.05 and 131.49 is: 181.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.08 : 283.05 = 131.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.08/283.05 = 131.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.08x = 283.05 × 131.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.08x = 37,218.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,218.24/205.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.48

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