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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.40, 283.44 and 116.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.40, 283.44 and 116.87 is: 161.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.40 : 283.44 = 116.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.40/283.44 = 116.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.40x = 283.44 × 116.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.40x = 33,124.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,124.53/205.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.27

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