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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.91, 284.15 and 117.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.91, 284.15 and 117.40 is: 162.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.91 : 284.15 = 117.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.91/284.15 = 117.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.91x = 284.15 × 117.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.91x = 33,357.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,357.20/205.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.00

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