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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.34, 283.24 and 131.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.34, 283.24 and 131.63 is: 181.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.34 : 283.24 = 131.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.34/283.24 = 131.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.34x = 283.24 × 131.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.34x = 37,282.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,282.88/205.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.57

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