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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.56, 283.73 and 118.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.56, 283.73 and 118.26 is: 163.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.56 : 283.73 = 118.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.56/283.73 = 118.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.56x = 283.73 × 118.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.56x = 33,553.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,553.91/205.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.23

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