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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.59, 283.74 and 118.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.59, 283.74 and 118.29 is: 163.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.59 : 283.74 = 118.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.59/283.74 = 118.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.59x = 283.74 × 118.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.59x = 33,563.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,563.60/205.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.26

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