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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.32, 283.24 and 130.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.32, 283.24 and 130.51 is: 180.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.32 : 283.24 = 130.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.32/283.24 = 130.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.32x = 283.24 × 130.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.32x = 36,965.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,965.65/205.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.04

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