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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.88, 284.12 and 117.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.88, 284.12 and 117.37 is: 161.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.88 : 284.12 = 117.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.88/284.12 = 117.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.88x = 284.12 × 117.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.88x = 33,347.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,347.16/205.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.97

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