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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.29, 307.53 and 118.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.29, 307.53 and 118.53 is: 177.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.29 : 307.53 = 118.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.29/307.53 = 118.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.29x = 307.53 × 118.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.29x = 36,451.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,451.53/205.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.56

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