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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.04, 282.92 and 116.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.04, 282.92 and 116.52 is: 160.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.04 : 282.92 = 116.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.04/282.92 = 116.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.04x = 282.92 × 116.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.04x = 32,965.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,965.26/205.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.77

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