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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.27, 283.36 and 131.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.27, 283.36 and 131.63 is: 181.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.27 : 283.36 = 131.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.27/283.36 = 131.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.27x = 283.36 × 131.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.27x = 37,297.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,297.59/205.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.70

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