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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.11, 283.05 and 117.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.11, 283.05 and 117.78 is: 162.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.11 : 283.05 = 117.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.11/283.05 = 117.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.11x = 283.05 × 117.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.11x = 33,337.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,337.63/205.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.54

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