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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.11, 284.46 and 118.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.11, 284.46 and 118.83 is: 164.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.11 : 284.46 = 118.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.11/284.46 = 118.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.11x = 284.46 × 118.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.11x = 33,802.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,802.38/206.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.01

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