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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.03, 282.89 and 117.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.03, 282.89 and 117.68 is: 162.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.03 : 282.89 = 117.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.03/282.89 = 117.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.03x = 282.89 × 117.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.03x = 33,290.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,290.50/205.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.37

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