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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.73, 283.79 and 131.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.73, 283.79 and 131.96 is: 182.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.73 : 283.79 = 131.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.73/283.79 = 131.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.73x = 283.79 × 131.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.73x = 37,446.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,446.85/205.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.02

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