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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.07, 284.41 and 118.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.07, 284.41 and 118.73 is: 163.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.07 : 284.41 = 118.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.07/284.41 = 118.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.07x = 284.41 × 118.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.07x = 33,766.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,766.28/206.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.86

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