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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.48, 283.52 and 131.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.48, 283.52 and 131.77 is: 181.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.48 : 283.52 = 131.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.48/283.52 = 131.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.48x = 283.52 × 131.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.48x = 37,357.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,357.35/205.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.81

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