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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.63, 282.35 and 117.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.63, 282.35 and 117.28 is: 161.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.63 : 282.35 = 117.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.63/282.35 = 117.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.63x = 282.35 × 117.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.63x = 33,114.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,114.65/204.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.83

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