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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.35, 283.34 and 116.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.35, 283.34 and 116.79 is: 161.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.35 : 283.34 = 116.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.35/283.34 = 116.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.35x = 283.34 × 116.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.35x = 33,090.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,090.69/205.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.14

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