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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.90, 308.58 and 119.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.90, 308.58 and 119.30 is: 178.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.90 : 308.58 = 119.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.90/308.58 = 119.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.90x = 308.58 × 119.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.90x = 36,813.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,813.59/205.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.79

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