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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.40, 283.38 and 118.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.40, 283.38 and 118.04 is: 162.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.40 : 283.38 = 118.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.40/283.38 = 118.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.40x = 283.38 × 118.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.40x = 33,450.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,450.18/205.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.85

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