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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.34, 283.37 and 118.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.34, 283.37 and 118.01 is: 162.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.34 : 283.37 = 118.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.34/283.37 = 118.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.34x = 283.37 × 118.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.34x = 33,440.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,440.61/205.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.86

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