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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.49, 309.74 and 119.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.49, 309.74 and 119.95 is: 179.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.49 : 309.74 = 119.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.49/309.74 = 119.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.49x = 309.74 × 119.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.49x = 37,153.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,153.31/206.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.93

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