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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.72, 283.85 and 118.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.72, 283.85 and 118.39 is: 163.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.72 : 283.85 = 118.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.72/283.85 = 118.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.72x = 283.85 × 118.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.72x = 33,605.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,605.00/205.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.35

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