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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.47, 283.55 and 116.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.47, 283.55 and 116.96 is: 161.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.47 : 283.55 = 116.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.47/283.55 = 116.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.47x = 283.55 × 116.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.47x = 33,162.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,162.01/205.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.40

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