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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.60, 283.40 and 131.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.60, 283.40 and 131.79 is: 181.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.60 : 283.40 = 131.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.60/283.40 = 131.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.60x = 283.40 × 131.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.60x = 37,349.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,349.86/205.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.66

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