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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.97, 282.87 and 117.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.97, 282.87 and 117.66 is: 162.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.97 : 282.87 = 117.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.97/282.87 = 117.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.97x = 282.87 × 117.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.97x = 33,282.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,282.48/204.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.38

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