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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.63, 307.88 and 118.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.63, 307.88 and 118.83 is: 177.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.63 : 307.88 = 118.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.63/307.88 = 118.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.63x = 307.88 × 118.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.63x = 36,587.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,587.05/205.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.93

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