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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.80, 308.53 and 119.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.80, 308.53 and 119.18 is: 178.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.80 : 308.53 = 119.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.80/308.53 = 119.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.80x = 308.53 × 119.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.80x = 36,770.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,770.61/205.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.67

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