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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.30, 283.23 and 131.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.30, 283.23 and 131.66 is: 181.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.30 : 283.23 = 131.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.30/283.23 = 131.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.30x = 283.23 × 131.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.30x = 37,289.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,289.71/205.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.63

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