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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.68, 283.74 and 131.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.68, 283.74 and 131.94 is: 182.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.68 : 283.74 = 131.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.68/283.74 = 131.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.68x = 283.74 × 131.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.68x = 37,436.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,436.66/205.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.01

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