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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.23, 283.23 and 117.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.23, 283.23 and 117.90 is: 162.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.23 : 283.23 = 117.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.23/283.23 = 117.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.23x = 283.23 × 117.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.23x = 33,392.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,392.82/205.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.71

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