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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.43, 282.14 and 117.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.43, 282.14 and 117.10 is: 161.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.43 : 282.14 = 117.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.43/282.14 = 117.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.43x = 282.14 × 117.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.43x = 33,038.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,038.59/204.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.61

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