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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.53, 283.58 and 118.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.53, 283.58 and 118.18 is: 163.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.53 : 283.58 = 118.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.53/283.58 = 118.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.53x = 283.58 × 118.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.53x = 33,513.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,513.48/205.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.06

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