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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.02, 284.41 and 131.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.02, 284.41 and 131.41 is: 181.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.02 : 284.41 = 131.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.02/284.41 = 131.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.02x = 284.41 × 131.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.02x = 37,374.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,374.32/206.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.41

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