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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.84, 284.09 and 118.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.84, 284.09 and 118.54 is: 163.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.84 : 284.09 = 118.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.84/284.09 = 118.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.84x = 284.09 × 118.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.84x = 33,676.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,676.03/205.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.60

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