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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.40, 283.51 and 131.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.40, 283.51 and 131.81 is: 181.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.40 : 283.51 = 131.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.40/283.51 = 131.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.40x = 283.51 × 131.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.40x = 37,369.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,369.45/205.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.94

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