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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.42, 284.82 and 119.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.42, 284.82 and 119.08 is: 164.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.42 : 284.82 = 119.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.42/284.82 = 119.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.42x = 284.82 × 119.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.42x = 33,916.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,916.37/206.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.31

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