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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.30, 281.84 and 116.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.30, 281.84 and 116.97 is: 161.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.30 : 281.84 = 116.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.30/281.84 = 116.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.30x = 281.84 × 116.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.30x = 32,966.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,966.24/204.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.36

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