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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.53, 308.01 and 118.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.53, 308.01 and 118.81 is: 178.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.53 : 308.01 = 118.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.53/308.01 = 118.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.53x = 308.01 × 118.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.53x = 36,593.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,593.90/205.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.05

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