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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.46, 283.54 and 116.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.46, 283.54 and 116.93 is: 161.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.46 : 283.54 = 116.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.46/283.54 = 116.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.46x = 283.54 × 116.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.46x = 33,153.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,153.21/205.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.36

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