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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.51, 308.54 and 118.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.51, 308.54 and 118.93 is: 178.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.51 : 308.54 = 118.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.51/308.54 = 118.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.51x = 308.54 × 118.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.51x = 36,694.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,694.66/205.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.55

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