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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.93, 284.19 and 118.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.93, 284.19 and 118.60 is: 163.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.93 : 284.19 = 118.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.93/284.19 = 118.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.93x = 284.19 × 118.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.93x = 33,704.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,704.93/205.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.67

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