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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.95, 284.20 and 116.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.95, 284.20 and 116.23 is: 160.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.95 : 284.20 = 116.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.95/284.20 = 116.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.95x = 284.20 × 116.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.95x = 33,032.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,032.57/205.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.39

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