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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.50, 283.55 and 131.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.50, 283.55 and 131.93 is: 182.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.50 : 283.55 = 131.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.50/283.55 = 131.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.50x = 283.55 × 131.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.50x = 37,408.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,408.48/205.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.03

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