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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.63, 285.20 and 119.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.63, 285.20 and 119.35 is: 164.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.63 : 285.20 = 119.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.63/285.20 = 119.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.63x = 285.20 × 119.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.63x = 34,038.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,038.02/206.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.73

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