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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.58, 283.74 and 131.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.58, 283.74 and 131.99 is: 182.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.58 : 283.74 = 131.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.58/283.74 = 131.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.58x = 283.74 × 131.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.58x = 37,450.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,450.84/205.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.17

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