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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.42, 283.51 and 118.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.42, 283.51 and 118.09 is: 162.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.42 : 283.51 = 118.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.42/283.51 = 118.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.42x = 283.51 × 118.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.42x = 33,479.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,479.70/205.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.98

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