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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.20, 284.52 and 118.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.20, 284.52 and 118.81 is: 163.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.20 : 284.52 = 118.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.20/284.52 = 118.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.20x = 284.52 × 118.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.20x = 33,803.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,803.82/206.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.94

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