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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.03, 307.59 and 118.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.03, 307.59 and 118.41 is: 177.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.03 : 307.59 = 118.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.03/307.59 = 118.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.03x = 307.59 × 118.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.03x = 36,421.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,421.73/205.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.64

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