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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.98, 282.84 and 117.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.98, 282.84 and 117.68 is: 162.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.98 : 282.84 = 117.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.98/282.84 = 117.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.98x = 282.84 × 117.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.98x = 33,284.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,284.61/204.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.38

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