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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.29, 283.17 and 131.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.29, 283.17 and 131.70 is: 181.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.29 : 283.17 = 131.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.29/283.17 = 131.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.29x = 283.17 × 131.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.29x = 37,293.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,293.49/205.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.66

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