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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.87, 285.46 and 118.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.87, 285.46 and 118.34 is: 163.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.87 : 285.46 = 118.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.87/285.46 = 118.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.87x = 285.46 × 118.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.87x = 33,781.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,781.35/206.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.30

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