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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.35, 283.40 and 130.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.35, 283.40 and 130.68 is: 180.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.35 : 283.40 = 130.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.35/283.40 = 130.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.35x = 283.40 × 130.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.35x = 37,034.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,034.55/205.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.35

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