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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.28, 283.19 and 131.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.28, 283.19 and 131.57 is: 181.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.28 : 283.19 = 131.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.28/283.19 = 131.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.28x = 283.19 × 131.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.28x = 37,259.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,259.31/205.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.50

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