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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.57, 283.65 and 131.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.57, 283.65 and 131.86 is: 181.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.57 : 283.65 = 131.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.57/283.65 = 131.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.57x = 283.65 × 131.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.57x = 37,400.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,400.67/205.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.94

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