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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.05, 284.33 and 116.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.05, 284.33 and 116.32 is: 160.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.05 : 284.33 = 116.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.05/284.33 = 116.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.05x = 284.33 × 116.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.05x = 33,072.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,072.85/206.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.51

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