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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.44, 283.51 and 118.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.44, 283.51 and 118.11 is: 162.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.44 : 283.51 = 118.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.44/283.51 = 118.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.44x = 283.51 × 118.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.44x = 33,485.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,485.37/205.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.99

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