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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.62, 283.71 and 131.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.62, 283.71 and 131.96 is: 182.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.62 : 283.71 = 131.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.62/283.71 = 131.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.62x = 283.71 × 131.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.62x = 37,437.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,437.66/205.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.07

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