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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.10, 283.04 and 130.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.10, 283.04 and 130.33 is: 179.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.10 : 283.04 = 130.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.10/283.04 = 130.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.10x = 283.04 × 130.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.10x = 36,887.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,887.94/205.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.85

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