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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.38, 283.23 and 131.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.38, 283.23 and 131.58 is: 181.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.38 : 283.23 = 131.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.38/283.23 = 131.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.38x = 283.23 × 131.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.38x = 37,267.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,267.40/205.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.46

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