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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.50, 283.52 and 116.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.50, 283.52 and 116.96 is: 161.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.50 : 283.52 = 116.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.50/283.52 = 116.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.50x = 283.52 × 116.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.50x = 33,160.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,160.50/205.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.36

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