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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.92, 284 and 118.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.92, 284 and 118.56 is: 163.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.92 : 284 = 118.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.92/284 = 118.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.92x = 284 × 118.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.92x = 33,671.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,671.04/205.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.52

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