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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.22, 281.75 and 116.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.22, 281.75 and 116.84 is: 161.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.22 : 281.75 = 116.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.22/281.75 = 116.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.22x = 281.75 × 116.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.22x = 32,919.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,919.67/204.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.20

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