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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.21, 281.80 and 116.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.21, 281.80 and 116.88 is: 161.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.21 : 281.80 = 116.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.21/281.80 = 116.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.21x = 281.80 × 116.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.21x = 32,936.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,936.78/204.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.29

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