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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.73, 283.86 and 131.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.73, 283.86 and 131.00 is: 180.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.73 : 283.86 = 131.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.73/283.86 = 131.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.73x = 283.86 × 131.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.73x = 37,184.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,184.24/205.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.75

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