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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.02, 309.30 and 119.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.02, 309.30 and 119.44 is: 179.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.02 : 309.30 = 119.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.02/309.30 = 119.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.02x = 309.30 × 119.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.02x = 36,942.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,942.79/206.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.32

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