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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.29, 307.45 and 131.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.29, 307.45 and 131.93 is: 197.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.29 : 307.45 = 131.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.29/307.45 = 131.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.29x = 307.45 × 131.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.29x = 40,562.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,562.32/205.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.59

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