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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.63, 309.38 and 119.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.63, 309.38 and 119.83 is: 179.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.63 : 309.38 = 119.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.63/309.38 = 119.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.63x = 309.38 × 119.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.63x = 37,073.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,073.01/206.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.42

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