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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.66, 309.78 and 120.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.66, 309.78 and 120.02 is: 179.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.66 : 309.78 = 120.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.66/309.78 = 120.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.66x = 309.78 × 120.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.66x = 37,179.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,179.80/206.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.91

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