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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.71, 283.91 and 131.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.71, 283.91 and 131.01 is: 180.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.71 : 283.91 = 131.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.71/283.91 = 131.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.71x = 283.91 × 131.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.71x = 37,194.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,194.39/205.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.81

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