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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.38, 283.34 and 131.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.38, 283.34 and 131.56 is: 181.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.38 : 283.34 = 131.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.38/283.34 = 131.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.38x = 283.34 × 131.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.38x = 37,275.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,275.83/205.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.50

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