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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.27, 281.91 and 116.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.27, 281.91 and 116.96 is: 161.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.27 : 281.91 = 116.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.27/281.91 = 116.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.27x = 281.91 × 116.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.27x = 32,970.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,970.78/204.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.41

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