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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205, 282.87 and 116.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205, 282.87 and 116.47 is: 160.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205 : 282.87 = 116.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205/282.87 = 116.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205x = 282.87 × 116.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205x = 32,945.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,945.87/205
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.71

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