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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.62, 283.63 and 131.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.62, 283.63 and 131.91 is: 181.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.62 : 283.63 = 131.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.62/283.63 = 131.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.62x = 283.63 × 131.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.62x = 37,413.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,413.63/205.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.96

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