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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.04, 282.93 and 117.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.04, 282.93 and 117.69 is: 162.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.04 : 282.93 = 117.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.04/282.93 = 117.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.04x = 282.93 × 117.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.04x = 33,298.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,298.03/205.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.40

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