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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.07, 282.92 and 117.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.07, 282.92 and 117.72 is: 162.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.07 : 282.92 = 117.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.07/282.92 = 117.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.07x = 282.92 × 117.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.07x = 33,304.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,304.75/205.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.41

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