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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.10, 283.11 and 131.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.10, 283.11 and 131.62 is: 181.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.10 : 283.11 = 131.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.10/283.11 = 131.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.10x = 283.11 × 131.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.10x = 37,262.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,262.23/205.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.68

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