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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.54, 282.20 and 116.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.54, 282.20 and 116.01 is: 160.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.54 : 282.20 = 116.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.54/282.20 = 116.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.54x = 282.20 × 116.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.54x = 32,737.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,737.44/204.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.05

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