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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.17, 283.14 and 116.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.17, 283.14 and 116.67 is: 161.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.17 : 283.14 = 116.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.17/283.14 = 116.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.17x = 283.14 × 116.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.17x = 33,033.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,033.94/205.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.01

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