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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.11, 283.02 and 117.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.11, 283.02 and 117.77 is: 162.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.11 : 283.02 = 117.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.11/283.02 = 117.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.11x = 283.02 × 117.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.11x = 33,331.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,331.27/205.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.50

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