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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.98, 282.87 and 117.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.98, 282.87 and 117.65 is: 162.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.98 : 282.87 = 117.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.98/282.87 = 117.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.98x = 282.87 × 117.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.98x = 33,278.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,278.24/204.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.35

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