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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.54, 283.52 and 131.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.54, 283.52 and 131.95 is: 182.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.54 : 283.52 = 131.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.54/283.52 = 131.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.54x = 283.52 × 131.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.54x = 37,409.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,409.80/205.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.01

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