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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.28, 283.39 and 117.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.28, 283.39 and 117.93 is: 162.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.28 : 283.39 = 117.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.28/283.39 = 117.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.28x = 283.39 × 117.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.28x = 33,420.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,420.95/205.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.81

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