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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.86, 282.69 and 116.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.86, 282.69 and 116.34 is: 160.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.86 : 282.69 = 116.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.86/282.69 = 116.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.86x = 282.69 × 116.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.86x = 32,888.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,888.15/204.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.54

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