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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.80, 282.63 and 116.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.80, 282.63 and 116.30 is: 160.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.80 : 282.63 = 116.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.80/282.63 = 116.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.80x = 282.63 × 116.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.80x = 32,867.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,867.87/204.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.49

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