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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.36, 282 and 117

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.36, 282 and 117 is: 161.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.36 : 282 = 117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.36/282 = 117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.36x = 282 × 117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.36x = 32,994
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,994/204.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.45

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