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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.61, 285.12 and 119.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.61, 285.12 and 119.31 is: 164.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.61 : 285.12 = 119.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.61/285.12 = 119.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.61x = 285.12 × 119.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.61x = 34,017.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,017.67/206.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.65

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