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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.75, 282.51 and 116.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.75, 282.51 and 116.19 is: 160.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.75 : 282.51 = 116.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.75/282.51 = 116.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.75x = 282.51 × 116.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.75x = 32,824.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,824.84/204.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.32

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