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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.67, 283.87 and 131.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.67, 283.87 and 131.98 is: 182.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.67 : 283.87 = 131.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.67/283.87 = 131.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.67x = 283.87 × 131.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.67x = 37,463.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,463.74/205.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.16

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