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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.61, 283.77 and 118.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.61, 283.77 and 118.33 is: 163.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.61 : 283.77 = 118.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.61/283.77 = 118.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.61x = 283.77 × 118.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.61x = 33,577.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,577.79/205.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.31

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