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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.08, 284.40 and 118.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.08, 284.40 and 118.75 is: 163.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.08 : 284.40 = 118.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.08/284.40 = 118.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.08x = 284.40 × 118.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.08x = 33,771.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,771.91/206.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.88

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