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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.46, 283.60 and 118.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.46, 283.60 and 118.20 is: 163.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.46 : 283.60 = 118.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.46/283.60 = 118.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.46x = 283.60 × 118.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.46x = 33,521.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,521.52/205.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.15

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