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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.28, 283.13 and 130.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.28, 283.13 and 130.49 is: 179.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.28 : 283.13 = 130.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.28/283.13 = 130.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.28x = 283.13 × 130.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.28x = 36,944.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,944.22/205.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.97

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