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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.68, 283.68 and 131.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.68, 283.68 and 131.76 is: 181.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.68 : 283.68 = 131.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.68/283.68 = 131.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.68x = 283.68 × 131.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.68x = 37,377.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,377.68/205.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.73

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