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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.72, 283.91 and 118.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.72, 283.91 and 118.44 is: 163.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.72 : 283.91 = 118.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.72/283.91 = 118.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.72x = 283.91 × 118.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.72x = 33,625.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,625.71/205.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.46

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