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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.76, 283.98 and 118.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.76, 283.98 and 118.44 is: 163.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.76 : 283.98 = 118.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.76/283.98 = 118.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.76x = 283.98 × 118.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.76x = 33,634.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,634.59/205.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.47

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