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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.71, 283.80 and 118.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.71, 283.80 and 118.33 is: 163.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.71 : 283.80 = 118.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.71/283.80 = 118.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.71x = 283.80 × 118.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.71x = 33,580.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,580.64/205.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.25

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