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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.14, 283.08 and 116.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.14, 283.08 and 116.61 is: 160.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.14 : 283.08 = 116.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.14/283.08 = 116.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.14x = 283.08 × 116.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.14x = 33,009.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,009.96/205.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.91

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