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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.40, 284.82 and 119.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.40, 284.82 and 119.07 is: 164.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.40 : 284.82 = 119.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.40/284.82 = 119.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.40x = 284.82 × 119.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.40x = 33,913.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,913.52/206.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.31

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