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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.62, 309.83 and 119.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.62, 309.83 and 119.93 is: 179.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.62 : 309.83 = 119.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.62/309.83 = 119.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.62x = 309.83 × 119.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.62x = 37,155.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,155.76/206.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.83

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