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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.13, 282.87 and 131.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.13, 282.87 and 131.42 is: 181.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.13 : 282.87 = 131.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.13/282.87 = 131.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.13x = 282.87 × 131.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.13x = 37,173.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,173.36/205.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.22

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