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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.71, 283.71 and 131.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.71, 283.71 and 131.91 is: 181.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.71 : 283.71 = 131.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.71/283.71 = 131.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.71x = 283.71 × 131.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.71x = 37,424.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,424.19/205.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.93

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