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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.49, 309.96 and 119.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.49, 309.96 and 119.92 is: 180.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.49 : 309.96 = 119.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.49/309.96 = 119.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.49x = 309.96 × 119.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.49x = 37,170.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,170.40/206.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.01

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