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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.94, 284.24 and 118.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.94, 284.24 and 118.66 is: 163.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.94 : 284.24 = 118.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.94/284.24 = 118.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.94x = 284.24 × 118.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.94x = 33,727.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,727.92/205.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.78

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