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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.76, 282.56 and 117.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.76, 282.56 and 117.41 is: 162.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.76 : 282.56 = 117.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.76/282.56 = 117.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.76x = 282.56 × 117.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.76x = 33,174.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,174.78/204.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.02

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