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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.97, 284.19 and 118.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.97, 284.19 and 118.65 is: 163.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.97 : 284.19 = 118.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.97/284.19 = 118.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.97x = 284.19 × 118.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.97x = 33,719.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,719.14/205.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.71

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