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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.67, 285.18 and 119.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.67, 285.18 and 119.33 is: 164.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.67 : 285.18 = 119.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.67/285.18 = 119.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.67x = 285.18 × 119.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.67x = 34,029.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,029.10/206.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.65

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