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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.37, 309.06 and 119.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.37, 309.06 and 119.49 is: 178.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.37 : 309.06 = 119.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.37/309.06 = 119.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.37x = 309.06 × 119.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.37x = 36,929.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,929.58/206.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.95

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