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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.79, 283.98 and 118.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.79, 283.98 and 118.47 is: 163.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.79 : 283.98 = 118.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.79/283.98 = 118.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.79x = 283.98 × 118.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.79x = 33,642.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,642.52/205.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.48

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