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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.03, 284.37 and 118.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.03, 284.37 and 118.75 is: 163.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.03 : 284.37 = 118.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.03/284.37 = 118.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.03x = 284.37 × 118.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.03x = 33,768.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,768.94/206.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.90

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