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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.31, 283.38 and 131.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.31, 283.38 and 131.69 is: 181.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.31 : 283.38 = 131.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.31/283.38 = 131.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.31x = 283.38 × 131.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.31x = 37,318.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,318.31/205.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.77

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