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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.45, 283.54 and 116.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.45, 283.54 and 116.94 is: 161.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.45 : 283.54 = 116.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.45/283.54 = 116.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.45x = 283.54 × 116.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.45x = 33,157.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,157.28/205.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.39

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