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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.40, 282.08 and 117.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.40, 282.08 and 117.08 is: 161.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.40 : 282.08 = 117.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.40/282.08 = 117.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.40x = 282.08 × 117.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.40x = 33,025.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,025.93/204.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.57

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