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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.26, 284.63 and 118.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.26, 284.63 and 118.93 is: 164.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.26 : 284.63 = 118.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.26/284.63 = 118.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.26x = 284.63 × 118.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.26x = 33,851.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,851.05/206.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.12

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