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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.32, 282 and 117.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.32, 282 and 117.02 is: 161.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.32 : 282 = 117.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.32/282 = 117.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.32x = 282 × 117.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.32x = 32,999.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,999.64/204.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.51

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