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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205, 282.86 and 117.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205, 282.86 and 117.66 is: 162.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205 : 282.86 = 117.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205/282.86 = 117.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205x = 282.86 × 117.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205x = 33,281.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,281.31/205
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.35

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