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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.05, 284.34 and 117.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.05, 284.34 and 117.52 is: 162.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.05 : 284.34 = 117.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.05/284.34 = 117.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.05x = 284.34 × 117.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.05x = 33,415.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,415.64/206.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.17

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