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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.50, 307.48 and 118.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.50, 307.48 and 118.92 is: 177.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.50 : 307.48 = 118.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.50/307.48 = 118.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.50x = 307.48 × 118.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.50x = 36,565.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,565.52/205.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.93

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