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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.39, 309.09 and 119.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.39, 309.09 and 119.54 is: 179.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.39 : 309.09 = 119.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.39/309.09 = 119.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.39x = 309.09 × 119.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.39x = 36,948.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,948.62/206.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.02

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