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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.60, 308.46 and 118.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.60, 308.46 and 118.92 is: 178.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.60 : 308.46 = 118.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.60/308.46 = 118.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.60x = 308.46 × 118.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.60x = 36,682.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,682.06/205.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.41

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