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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.88, 282.73 and 117.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.88, 282.73 and 117.55 is: 162.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.88 : 282.73 = 117.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.88/282.73 = 117.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.88x = 282.73 × 117.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.88x = 33,234.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,234.91/204.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.22

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