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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.61, 285.13 and 119.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.61, 285.13 and 119.28 is: 164.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.61 : 285.13 = 119.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.61/285.13 = 119.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.61x = 285.13 × 119.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.61x = 34,010.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,010.31/206.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.61

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