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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.16, 283.14 and 117.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.16, 283.14 and 117.85 is: 162.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.16 : 283.14 = 117.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.16/283.14 = 117.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.16x = 283.14 × 117.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.16x = 33,368.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,368.05/205.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.64

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