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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.25, 283.26 and 117.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.25, 283.26 and 117.92 is: 162.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.25 : 283.26 = 117.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.25/283.26 = 117.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.25x = 283.26 × 117.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.25x = 33,402.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,402.02/205.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.74

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