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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.12, 282.94 and 131.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.12, 282.94 and 131.41 is: 181.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.12 : 282.94 = 131.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.12/282.94 = 131.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.12x = 282.94 × 131.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.12x = 37,180.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,180.11/205.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.26

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