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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.99, 282.86 and 117.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.99, 282.86 and 117.65 is: 162.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.99 : 282.86 = 117.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.99/282.86 = 117.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.99x = 282.86 × 117.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.99x = 33,276.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,276.48/204.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.33

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