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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.26, 283.24 and 116.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.26, 283.24 and 116.75 is: 161.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.26 : 283.24 = 116.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.26/283.24 = 116.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.26x = 283.24 × 116.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.26x = 33,068.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,068.27/205.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.10

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