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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.38, 283.44 and 116.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.38, 283.44 and 116.85 is: 161.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.38 : 283.44 = 116.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.38/283.44 = 116.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.38x = 283.44 × 116.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.38x = 33,119.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,119.96/205.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.26

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