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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.46, 283.47 and 131.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.46, 283.47 and 131.82 is: 181.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.46 : 283.47 = 131.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.46/283.47 = 131.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.46x = 283.47 × 131.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.46x = 37,367.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,367.02/205.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.87

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