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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.37, 284.69 and 119.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.37, 284.69 and 119.03 is: 164.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.37 : 284.69 = 119.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.37/284.69 = 119.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.37x = 284.69 × 119.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.37x = 33,884.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,884.63/206.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.19

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