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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.16, 307.73 and 118.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.16, 307.73 and 118.55 is: 177.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.16 : 307.73 = 118.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.16/307.73 = 118.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.16x = 307.73 × 118.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.16x = 36,482.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,482.46/205.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.83

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