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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.17, 283.18 and 131.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.17, 283.18 and 131.47 is: 181.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.17 : 283.18 = 131.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.17/283.18 = 131.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.17x = 283.18 × 131.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.17x = 37,230.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,230.48/205.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.46

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