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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.19, 281.83 and 116.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.19, 281.83 and 116.91 is: 161.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.19 : 281.83 = 116.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.19/281.83 = 116.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.19x = 281.83 × 116.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.19x = 32,948.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,948.67/204.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.36

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