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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.31, 283.27 and 117.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.31, 283.27 and 117.96 is: 162.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.31 : 283.27 = 117.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.31/283.27 = 117.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.31x = 283.27 × 117.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.31x = 33,414.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,414.53/205.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.75

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