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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.88, 284.18 and 118.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.88, 284.18 and 118.53 is: 163.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.88 : 284.18 = 118.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.88/284.18 = 118.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.88x = 284.18 × 118.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.88x = 33,683.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,683.26/205.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.61

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