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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.15, 309.36 and 119.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.15, 309.36 and 119.66 is: 179.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.15 : 309.36 = 119.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.15/309.36 = 119.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.15x = 309.36 × 119.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.15x = 37,018.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,018.02/206.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.57

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