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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.47, 284.91 and 117.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.47, 284.91 and 117.93 is: 162.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.47 : 284.91 = 117.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.47/284.91 = 117.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.47x = 284.91 × 117.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.47x = 33,599.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,599.44/206.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.73

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