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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.14, 281.63 and 116.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.14, 281.63 and 116.79 is: 161.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.14 : 281.63 = 116.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.14/281.63 = 116.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.14x = 281.63 × 116.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.14x = 32,890.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,890.98/204.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.12

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