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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.86, 284.04 and 117.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.86, 284.04 and 117.36 is: 161.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.86 : 284.04 = 117.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.86/284.04 = 117.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.86x = 284.04 × 117.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.86x = 33,334.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,334.93/205.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.93

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