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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.97, 282.85 and 116.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.97, 282.85 and 116.43 is: 160.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.97 : 282.85 = 116.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.97/282.85 = 116.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.97x = 282.85 × 116.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.97x = 32,932.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,932.23/204.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.67

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