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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.43, 283.52 and 118.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.43, 283.52 and 118.10 is: 162.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.43 : 283.52 = 118.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.43/283.52 = 118.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.43x = 283.52 × 118.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.43x = 33,481.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,481.70/205.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.99

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