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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.54, 283.50 and 118.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.54, 283.50 and 118.18 is: 163.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.54 : 283.50 = 118.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.54/283.50 = 118.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.54x = 283.50 × 118.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.54x = 33,504.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,504.03/205.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.00

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