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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.17, 282.99 and 131.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.17, 282.99 and 131.40 is: 181.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.17 : 282.99 = 131.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.17/282.99 = 131.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.17x = 282.99 × 131.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.17x = 37,184.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,184.89/205.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.24

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