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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.28, 283.30 and 116.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.28, 283.30 and 116.76 is: 161.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.28 : 283.30 = 116.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.28/283.30 = 116.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.28x = 283.30 × 116.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.28x = 33,077.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,077.52/205.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.14

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