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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.62, 283.70 and 118.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.62, 283.70 and 118.26 is: 163.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.62 : 283.70 = 118.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.62/283.70 = 118.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.62x = 283.70 × 118.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.62x = 33,550.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,550.36/205.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.17

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