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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.02, 307.17 and 118.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.02, 307.17 and 118.13 is: 176.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.02 : 307.17 = 118.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.02/307.17 = 118.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.02x = 307.17 × 118.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.02x = 36,284.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,284.46/205.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.98

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