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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.64, 282.39 and 116.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.64, 282.39 and 116.11 is: 160.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.64 : 282.39 = 116.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.64/282.39 = 116.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.64x = 282.39 × 116.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.64x = 32,789.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,789.44/204.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.23

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