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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.61, 309.89 and 119.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.61, 309.89 and 119.67 is: 179.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.61 : 309.89 = 119.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.61/309.89 = 119.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.61x = 309.89 × 119.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.61x = 37,084.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,084.54/206.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.49

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