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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.16, 284.44 and 118.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.16, 284.44 and 118.80 is: 163.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.16 : 284.44 = 118.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.16/284.44 = 118.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.16x = 284.44 × 118.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.16x = 33,791.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,791.47/206.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.91

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