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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.07, 283.01 and 117.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.07, 283.01 and 117.75 is: 162.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.07 : 283.01 = 117.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.07/283.01 = 117.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.07x = 283.01 × 117.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.07x = 33,324.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,324.43/205.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.50

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