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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.83, 285.40 and 118.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.83, 285.40 and 118.32 is: 163.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.83 : 285.40 = 118.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.83/285.40 = 118.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.83x = 285.40 × 118.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.83x = 33,768.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,768.53/206.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.27

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