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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.30, 284.72 and 118.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.30, 284.72 and 118.97 is: 164.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.30 : 284.72 = 118.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.30/284.72 = 118.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.30x = 284.72 × 118.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.30x = 33,872.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,872.19/206.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.19

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