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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.02, 282.96 and 117.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.02, 282.96 and 117.72 is: 162.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.02 : 282.96 = 117.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.02/282.96 = 117.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.02x = 282.96 × 117.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.02x = 33,310.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,310.05/205.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.47

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