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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.42, 283.44 and 118.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.42, 283.44 and 118.08 is: 162.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.42 : 283.44 = 118.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.42/283.44 = 118.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.42x = 283.44 × 118.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.42x = 33,468.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,468.60/205.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.93

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