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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.19, 307.78 and 119.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.19, 307.78 and 119.63 is: 179.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.19 : 307.78 = 119.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.19/307.78 = 119.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.19x = 307.78 × 119.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.19x = 36,817.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,817.88/205.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.44

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