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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.99, 282.89 and 117.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.99, 282.89 and 117.66 is: 162.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.99 : 282.89 = 117.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.99/282.89 = 117.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.99x = 282.89 × 117.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.99x = 33,284.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,284.25/204.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.37

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