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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.32, 283.30 and 131.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.32, 283.30 and 131.64 is: 181.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.32 : 283.30 = 131.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.32/283.30 = 131.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.32x = 283.30 × 131.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.32x = 37,293.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,293.61/205.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.64

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