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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.89, 285.51 and 118.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.89, 285.51 and 118.36 is: 163.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.89 : 285.51 = 118.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.89/285.51 = 118.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.89x = 285.51 × 118.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.89x = 33,793.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,793.76/206.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.34

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