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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.76, 283.94 and 118.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.76, 283.94 and 118.41 is: 163.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.76 : 283.94 = 118.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.76/283.94 = 118.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.76x = 283.94 × 118.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.76x = 33,620.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,620.74/205.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.40

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