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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.01, 284.31 and 118.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.01, 284.31 and 118.69 is: 163.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.01 : 284.31 = 118.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.01/284.31 = 118.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.01x = 284.31 × 118.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.01x = 33,744.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,744.04/206.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.80

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