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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.21, 284.59 and 117.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.21, 284.59 and 117.69 is: 162.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.21 : 284.59 = 117.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.21/284.59 = 117.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.21x = 284.59 × 117.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.21x = 33,494.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,494.55/206.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.43

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