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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.50, 283.38 and 131.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.50, 283.38 and 131.80 is: 181.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.50 : 283.38 = 131.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.50/283.38 = 131.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.50x = 283.38 × 131.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.50x = 37,349.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,349.48/205.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.75

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