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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.63, 285.15 and 118.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.63, 285.15 and 118.12 is: 163.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.63 : 285.15 = 118.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.63/285.15 = 118.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.63x = 285.15 × 118.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.63x = 33,681.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,681.92/206.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.01

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