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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.16, 283.12 and 131.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.16, 283.12 and 131.49 is: 181.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.16 : 283.12 = 131.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.16/283.12 = 131.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.16x = 283.12 × 131.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.16x = 37,227.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,227.12/205.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.46

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