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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.38, 283.42 and 118.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.38, 283.42 and 118.07 is: 162.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.38 : 283.42 = 118.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.38/283.42 = 118.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.38x = 283.42 × 118.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.38x = 33,463.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,463.40/205.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.93

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