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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.21, 283.17 and 117.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.21, 283.17 and 117.87 is: 162.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.21 : 283.17 = 117.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.21/283.17 = 117.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.21x = 283.17 × 117.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.21x = 33,375.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,375.83/205.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.64

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