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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.96, 282.83 and 116.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.96, 282.83 and 116.45 is: 160.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.96 : 282.83 = 116.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.96/282.83 = 116.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.96x = 282.83 × 116.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.96x = 32,936.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,936.55/204.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.70

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