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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.21, 283.10 and 131.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.21, 283.10 and 131.60 is: 181.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.21 : 283.10 = 131.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.21/283.10 = 131.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.21x = 283.10 × 131.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.21x = 37,256.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,256.01/205.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.55

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