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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.18, 284.49 and 118.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.18, 284.49 and 118.83 is: 163.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.18 : 284.49 = 118.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.18/284.49 = 118.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.18x = 284.49 × 118.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.18x = 33,807.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,807.01/206.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.97

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