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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.97, 284.21 and 118.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.97, 284.21 and 118.63 is: 163.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.97 : 284.21 = 118.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.97/284.21 = 118.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.97x = 284.21 × 118.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.97x = 33,713.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,713.82/205.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.68

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