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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.31, 284.71 and 119.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.31, 284.71 and 119.01 is: 164.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.31 : 284.71 = 119.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.31/284.71 = 119.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.31x = 284.71 × 119.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.31x = 33,883.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,883.34/206.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.24

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