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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.19, 281.78 and 116.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.19, 281.78 and 116.86 is: 161.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.19 : 281.78 = 116.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.19/281.78 = 116.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.19x = 281.78 × 116.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.19x = 32,928.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,928.49/204.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.27

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