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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.77, 283.93 and 118.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.77, 283.93 and 118.42 is: 163.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.77 : 283.93 = 118.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.77/283.93 = 118.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.77x = 283.93 × 118.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.77x = 33,622.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,622.99/205.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.40

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