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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.66, 283.62 and 131.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.66, 283.62 and 131.91 is: 181.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.66 : 283.62 = 131.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.66/283.62 = 131.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.66x = 283.62 × 131.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.66x = 37,412.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,412.31/205.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.91

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