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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.55, 285 and 119.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.55, 285 and 119.19 is: 164.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.55 : 285 = 119.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.55/285 = 119.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.55x = 285 × 119.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.55x = 33,969.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,969.15/206.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.46

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