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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.14, 283.10 and 117.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.14, 283.10 and 117.82 is: 162.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.14 : 283.10 = 117.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.14/283.10 = 117.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.14x = 283.10 × 117.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.14x = 33,354.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,354.84/205.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.60

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