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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.60, 285.05 and 119.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.60, 285.05 and 119.25 is: 164.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.60 : 285.05 = 119.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.60/285.05 = 119.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.60x = 285.05 × 119.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.60x = 33,992.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,992.51/206.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.54

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