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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.16, 284.36 and 118.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.16, 284.36 and 118.82 is: 163.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.16 : 284.36 = 118.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.16/284.36 = 118.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.16x = 284.36 × 118.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.16x = 33,787.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,787.66/206.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.89

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