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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.35, 309.13 and 119.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.35, 309.13 and 119.73 is: 179.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.35 : 309.13 = 119.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.35/309.13 = 119.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.35x = 309.13 × 119.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.35x = 37,012.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,012.13/206.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.37

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