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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.30, 284.74 and 119.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.30, 284.74 and 119.02 is: 164.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.30 : 284.74 = 119.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.30/284.74 = 119.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.30x = 284.74 × 119.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.30x = 33,889.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,889.61/206.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.28

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