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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.15, 283.02 and 131.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.15, 283.02 and 131.44 is: 181.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.15 : 283.02 = 131.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.15/283.02 = 131.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.15x = 283.02 × 131.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.15x = 37,198.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,198.73/205.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.33

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