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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.04, 284.25 and 131.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.04, 284.25 and 131.33 is: 181.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.04 : 284.25 = 131.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.04/284.25 = 131.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.04x = 284.25 × 131.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.04x = 37,329.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,329.13/206.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.17

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