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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.51, 283.60 and 118.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.51, 283.60 and 118.18 is: 163.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.51 : 283.60 = 118.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.51/283.60 = 118.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.51x = 283.60 × 118.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.51x = 33,515.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,515.85/205.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.09

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