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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.71, 283.79 and 118.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.71, 283.79 and 118.34 is: 163.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.71 : 283.79 = 118.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.71/283.79 = 118.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.71x = 283.79 × 118.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.71x = 33,582.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,582.69/205.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.25

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