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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.48, 309.78 and 119.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.48, 309.78 and 119.79 is: 179.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.48 : 309.78 = 119.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.48/309.78 = 119.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.48x = 309.78 × 119.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.48x = 37,108.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,108.55/206.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.72

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