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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.02, 282.91 and 117.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.02, 282.91 and 117.68 is: 162.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.02 : 282.91 = 117.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.02/282.91 = 117.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.02x = 282.91 × 117.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.02x = 33,292.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,292.85/205.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.39

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