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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.15, 283.06 and 131.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.15, 283.06 and 131.55 is: 181.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.15 : 283.06 = 131.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.15/283.06 = 131.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.15x = 283.06 × 131.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.15x = 37,236.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,236.54/205.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.51

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