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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.20, 283.16 and 117.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.20, 283.16 and 117.84 is: 162.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.20 : 283.16 = 117.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.20/283.16 = 117.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.20x = 283.16 × 117.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.20x = 33,367.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,367.57/205.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.61

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