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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.03, 282.95 and 117.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.03, 282.95 and 117.71 is: 162.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.03 : 282.95 = 117.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.03/282.95 = 117.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.03x = 282.95 × 117.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.03x = 33,305.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,305.54/205.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.44

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