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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.16, 283.16 and 131.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.16, 283.16 and 131.48 is: 181.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.16 : 283.16 = 131.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.16/283.16 = 131.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.16x = 283.16 × 131.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.16x = 37,228.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,228.79/205.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.46

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