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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.20, 283.17 and 117.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.20, 283.17 and 117.88 is: 162.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.20 : 283.17 = 117.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.20/283.17 = 117.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.20x = 283.17 × 117.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.20x = 33,380.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,380.08/205.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.67

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