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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.57, 285.08 and 119.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.57, 285.08 and 119.27 is: 164.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.57 : 285.08 = 119.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.57/285.08 = 119.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.57x = 285.08 × 119.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.57x = 34,001.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,001.49/206.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.60

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