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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.80, 285.39 and 118.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.80, 285.39 and 118.30 is: 163.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.80 : 285.39 = 118.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.80/285.39 = 118.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.80x = 285.39 × 118.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.80x = 33,760.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,760.48/206.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.25

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