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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.32, 283.33 and 116.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.32, 283.33 and 116.81 is: 161.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.32 : 283.33 = 116.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.32/283.33 = 116.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.32x = 283.33 × 116.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.32x = 33,095.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,095.78/205.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.19

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