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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.79, 308.79 and 119.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.79, 308.79 and 119.18 is: 178.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.79 : 308.79 = 119.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.79/308.79 = 119.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.79x = 308.79 × 119.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.79x = 36,802.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,802.36/205.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.84

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