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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.06, 282.99 and 117.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.06, 282.99 and 117.74 is: 162.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.06 : 282.99 = 117.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.06/282.99 = 117.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.06x = 282.99 × 117.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.06x = 33,319.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,319.24/205.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.49

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