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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.18, 281.76 and 116.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.18, 281.76 and 116.86 is: 161.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.18 : 281.76 = 116.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.18/281.76 = 116.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.18x = 281.76 × 116.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.18x = 32,926.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,926.47/204.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.26

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