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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.11, 309.14 and 119.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.11, 309.14 and 119.17 is: 178.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.11 : 309.14 = 119.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.11/309.14 = 119.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.11x = 309.14 × 119.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.11x = 36,840.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,840.21/206.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.74

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