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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.28, 281.90 and 116.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.28, 281.90 and 116.94 is: 161.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.28 : 281.90 = 116.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.28/281.90 = 116.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.28x = 281.90 × 116.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.28x = 32,965.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,965.39/204.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.37

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