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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.98, 282.88 and 116.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.98, 282.88 and 116.48 is: 160.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.98 : 282.88 = 116.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.98/282.88 = 116.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.98x = 282.88 × 116.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.98x = 32,949.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,949.86/204.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.75

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