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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.94, 284.16 and 118.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.94, 284.16 and 118.59 is: 163.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.94 : 284.16 = 118.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.94/284.16 = 118.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.94x = 284.16 × 118.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.94x = 33,698.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,698.53/205.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.64

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