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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.03, 284.33 and 118.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.03, 284.33 and 118.71 is: 163.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.03 : 284.33 = 118.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.03/284.33 = 118.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.03x = 284.33 × 118.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.03x = 33,752.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,752.81/206.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.82

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