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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.96, 282.85 and 117.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.96, 282.85 and 117.63 is: 162.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.96 : 282.85 = 117.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.96/282.85 = 117.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.96x = 282.85 × 117.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.96x = 33,271.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,271.65/204.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.33

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