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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.97, 284.25 and 118.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.97, 284.25 and 118.66 is: 163.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.97 : 284.25 = 118.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.97/284.25 = 118.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.97x = 284.25 × 118.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.97x = 33,729.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,729.11/205.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.76

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