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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.15, 282.99 and 117.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.15, 282.99 and 117.82 is: 162.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.15 : 282.99 = 117.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.15/282.99 = 117.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.15x = 282.99 × 117.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.15x = 33,341.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,341.88/205.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.52

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