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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.35, 281.99 and 117

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.35, 281.99 and 117 is: 161.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.35 : 281.99 = 117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.35/281.99 = 117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.35x = 281.99 × 117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.35x = 32,993.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,993.12/204.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.46

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