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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.11, 283.11 and 131.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.11, 283.11 and 131.62 is: 181.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.11 : 283.11 = 131.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.11/283.11 = 131.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.11x = 283.11 × 131.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.11x = 37,262.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,262.94/205.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.67

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