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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.27, 283.29 and 117.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.27, 283.29 and 117.96 is: 162.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.27 : 283.29 = 117.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.27/283.29 = 117.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.27x = 283.29 × 117.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.27x = 33,416.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,416.89/205.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.79

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