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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.36, 308.38 and 118.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.36, 308.38 and 118.82 is: 178.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.36 : 308.38 = 118.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.36/308.38 = 118.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.36x = 308.38 × 118.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.36x = 36,641.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,641.71/205.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.43

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