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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.29, 281.86 and 116.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.29, 281.86 and 116.91 is: 161.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.29 : 281.86 = 116.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.29/281.86 = 116.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.29x = 281.86 × 116.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.29x = 32,952.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,952.25/204.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.30

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