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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.28, 281.94 and 117

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.28, 281.94 and 117 is: 161.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.28 : 281.94 = 117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.28/281.94 = 117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.28x = 281.94 × 117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.28x = 32,986.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,986.98/204.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.48

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