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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.80, 282.57 and 117.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.80, 282.57 and 117.45 is: 162.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.80 : 282.57 = 117.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.80/282.57 = 117.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.80x = 282.57 × 117.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.80x = 33,187.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,187.85/204.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.05

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