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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.81, 284.01 and 117.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.81, 284.01 and 117.29 is: 161.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.81 : 284.01 = 117.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.81/284.01 = 117.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.81x = 284.01 × 117.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.81x = 33,311.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,311.80/205.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.86

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