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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.20, 281.82 and 116.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.20, 281.82 and 116.90 is: 161.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.20 : 281.82 = 116.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.20/281.82 = 116.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.20x = 281.82 × 116.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.20x = 32,944.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,944.76/204.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.34

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