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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.73, 282.51 and 117.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.73, 282.51 and 117.40 is: 162.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.73 : 282.51 = 117.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.73/282.51 = 117.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.73x = 282.51 × 117.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.73x = 33,166.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,166.83/204.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.00

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