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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.11, 283.05 and 116.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.11, 283.05 and 116.57 is: 160.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.11 : 283.05 = 116.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.11/283.05 = 116.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.11x = 283.05 × 116.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.11x = 32,995.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,995.85/205.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.87

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