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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.89, 284.13 and 117.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.89, 284.13 and 117.39 is: 162.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.89 : 284.13 = 117.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.89/284.13 = 117.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.89x = 284.13 × 117.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.89x = 33,354.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,354.02/205.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.00

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