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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.17, 284.56 and 118.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.17, 284.56 and 118.89 is: 164.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.17 : 284.56 = 118.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.17/284.56 = 118.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.17x = 284.56 × 118.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.17x = 33,831.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,831.04/206.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.09

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